KiteGlobeLac Hourtin / Hourtin
Lac Hourtin / Hourtin is a kiteboarding spot near Bordeaux in France, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing N, SW, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bordeaux |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | N, SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 45.1787, -1.0859 |
About Lac Hourtin / Hourtin
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lac Hourtin / Hourtin?
The best time to kite Lac Hourtin / Hourtin is June, July, August, September, October, when the N, SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lac Hourtin / Hourtin offers flat-water lake conditions with N, SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lac Hourtin / Hourtin?
From Bordeaux drive northwest on D6 and follow signs to Carcans, then to Hourtin. From here drive west to the lake and find the beach south of the harbor.
Hazards at Lac Hourtin / Hourtin
Mole.
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Other kite spots near Lac Hourtin / Hourtin
- Lac Hourtin / Lachanau
- Hourtin-Plage
- Carcans-Plage
- Lacanau-Ocean
- Etang de Lacanau / Lacanau-Ville
- Montalivet
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.