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Ouistreham

📍 Caen, France · Kiteboarding spot

Ouistreham is a kiteboarding spot near Caen in France, with river conditions and prevailing NE, NW wind.

CountryFrance
Nearest townCaen
Water typeRiver
LaunchRiver Mouth
Best wind directionNE, NW
Coordinates49.2777, -0.2375

About Ouistreham

Flat to choppy water.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Ouistreham offers river conditions with NE, NW wind, launching from river mouth.

How do I get to Ouistreham?

From Caen drive north to Ouistreham. Here cross the channel for the boats to the island in the river.

Hazards at Ouistreham

Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Ouistreham?

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.