KiteGlobeLa Petite Mer
📍 Lille, France · Kiteboarding spot
La Petite Mer is a kiteboarding spot near Lille in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SW, W, NW wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Lille |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, SW, W, NW |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 51.0093, 2.1157 |
About La Petite Mer
Nice, flat water with big shallow area. Some waves outside. At low tide the lagoon dries out. The west part of the lagoon ends at a long mole.
What are the wind and water conditions?
La Petite Mer offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SW, W, NW wind, launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to La Petite Mer?
Take A26 to Calais. Before Calais get onto A16 eastwards towards Dunkerque. Exit to Gravelines and drive to the beach directly north of the channel.
Hazards at La Petite Mer
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.