Le Truc Vert

📍 Bordeaux, France · Kiteboarding spot

Le Truc Vert is a kiteboarding spot near Bordeaux in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September, October.

Country	France
Nearest town	Bordeaux
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	SW, NW
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal
Best months	June, July, August, September, October
Coordinates	44.7302, -1.2474

About Le Truc Vert

Chop to big waves. Shallow areas depending on tides.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Le Truc Vert?

The best time to kite Le Truc Vert is June, July, August, September, October, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Le Truc Vert offers open ocean conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Le Truc Vert?

From Bordeaux take D106 west and drive until you get to Petit Piquey. The beach is all along the coast to the west.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Le Truc Vert?

8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.