KiteGlobeHoulgate
📍 Caen, Le Havre, France · Kiteboarding spot
Houlgate is a kiteboarding spot near Caen, Le Havre in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing WSW wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Caen, Le Havre |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | WSW |
| Coordinates | 49.3004, -0.0844 |
About Houlgate
Located on a river mouth, so expect currents on outgoing tide. Flat, choppy and small waves.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Houlgate offers open ocean conditions with WSW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Houlgate?
From Caen drive northeast to Dives-sur-Mer and further to Houlgate. The spot is next to the river mouth.
Hazards at Houlgate
Currents, Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.