KiteGlobeLa Salie
La Salie is a kiteboarding spot near Bordeaux, Mérignac in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bordeaux, Mérignac |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 44.5152, -1.2515 |
About La Salie
High tide during September and October which can be dangerous for beginners. Quite big and real waves easily up to 3-5m. Wave direction is difficult to assess as it depends of the tide and depression direction.
When is the best time to kitesurf at La Salie?
The best time to kite La Salie is June, July, August, September, October, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
La Salie offers open ocean conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to La Salie?
La Salie is not a city but more a place so it's really difficult to know if you are there or not. What you need to do is to follow the road which is between Biscarosse and Arcachon/Le Pyla. This road is straight forward and when you're at half between Biscarosse and Arcachon you'll see some parking spaces on the beach side. Just park your car there and walk for about 30-40m through dune/sand and you'll arrive on the beach. You'll see a long bridge going on the water. Go on the bridge left side as tide will probably go North-South.
Hazards at La Salie
Bridge.
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Other kite spots near La Salie
- Lac de Cazaux / Cazaux
- Biscarosse
- Dune du Pyla
- Lac de Cazaux / Biscorrosse Ville
- Lac de Sanguinet / Sanguinet
- L'Horizon
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.