KiteGlobeLac Hourtin / Lachanau
Lac Hourtin / Lachanau 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 | 45.1641, -1.0769 |
About Lac Hourtin / Lachanau
Flat to choppy water. Shallow areas.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lac Hourtin / Lachanau?
The best time to kite Lac Hourtin / Lachanau is June, July, August, September, October, when the N, SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lac Hourtin / Lachanau offers flat-water lake conditions with N, SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lac Hourtin / Lachanau?
From Bordeaux drive northwest on D6 and follow signs to Carcans, then towards Hourtin and follow signs to Lachanau and west to the lake.
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Other kite spots near Lac Hourtin / Lachanau
- Lac Hourtin / Hourtin
- 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.