KiteGlobeLe Crotoy
Le Crotoy is a kiteboarding spot near Paris in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Paris |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide, Low tide, Coming tide |
| Coordinates | 50.2172, 1.6191 |
About Le Crotoy
It's inside the Bay of Somme. Large area with shallow waters (good for beginners), which becomes too shallow on low tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Le Crotoy?
The best time to kite Le Crotoy is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Le Crotoy offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Le Crotoy?
Two hours drive from Paris. From Paris towards Amiens, then Abbeville. Then to the bay of Somme and then Le Crotoy.
Hazards at Le Crotoy
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.