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Montalivet

📍 Bordeaux, France · Kiteboarding spot

Montalivet 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.

CountryFrance
Nearest townBordeaux
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionSW, NW
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsJune, July, August, September, October
Coordinates45.3812, -1.1597

About Montalivet

Shallow areas depending on tides. Chop and small to medium waves.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Montalivet?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

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

How do I get to Montalivet?

From Bordeaux drive north on N215 and follow signs to Montalivet-les-Bains.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Montalivet?

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.