KiteGlobeLa Franqui
La Franqui is a kiteboarding spot near Toulouse in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, NW wind, best ridden year-round.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Toulouse |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | year-round |
| Coordinates | 42.9323, 3.0388 |
About La Franqui
It is a spot in the Mediterranean so it is such a flat water spot. There are no tides. Flat in offshore conditions, regular waves in other directions. Can be anything from flat, choppy to waves. Shallow for only about 10m. With Marin (SE) you can have waves up to 2m. Be careful with some fish which will cause some pain if you step on them, shoes recommended.
When is the best time to kitesurf at La Franqui?
The best time to kite La Franqui is year-round, when the SE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
La Franqui offers open ocean conditions with SE, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to La Franqui?
From Toulouse you have just to follow the Leucate direction. Exit from the RN9 at Leucate and follow signs to La Franqui. Drive through La Franqui until you see the beach to your left. Drive left on the promenade or straight ahead to the car park.
Hazards at La Franqui
Animals.
View La Franqui on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near La Franqui?
8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →
Other kite spots near La Franqui
- Les Coussoules
- Leucate-Plage
- Etang de Leucate / Les Pecheurs
- Etang de Leucate / La Mine
- Etang de La Palme
- Les Pilotis
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.