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Ile de Re / Rivedoux

📍 La Rochelle, France · Kiteboarding spot

Ile de Re / Rivedoux is a kiteboarding spot near La Rochelle in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, S, SW wind.

CountryFrance
Nearest townLa Rochelle
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, NE, S, SW
Coordinates46.1628, -1.2545

About Ile de Re / Rivedoux

It's a quite good wave spot to begin. Waves aren't too big but you can surf them, they generally come from the right (when you look to the sea). Shore break isn't too strong but can be a little bit irritating for the beginner. Bridge to the north.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ile de Re / Rivedoux offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, S, SW wind, launching from ocean.

How do I get to Ile de Re / Rivedoux?

There is a big bridge from France and you will have to pay (10/20$ depending on the season). You can also come with bus from the rail station or the airport of La Rochelle. You will find lots of parking space just next to the beach.

Hazards at Ile de Re / Rivedoux

Currents, Bridge.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Ile de Re / Rivedoux?

8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.