KiteGlobeLa Ciotat
La Ciotat is a kiteboarding spot near Marseille in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E, SE wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Marseille |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 43.1857, 5.6208 |
About La Ciotat
Nice waves with East wind, otherwise choppy. Shallow access. Watch out for the water quality during rain.
When is the best time to kitesurf at La Ciotat?
The best time to kite La Ciotat is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
La Ciotat offers open ocean conditions with E, SE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to La Ciotat?
From Marseille towards Toulon on A50. Exit at La Ciotat and get to the beaches north of the yacht harbors.
Hazards at La Ciotat
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.