KiteGlobePlage du Cavaou
Plage du Cavaou is a kiteboarding spot near Marseille in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, E, SE, S wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Marseille |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, E, SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 43.4312, 4.9184 |
About Plage du Cavaou
Flat water with Mistral. Nice waves along the beach. Lots of space. Big shallow area.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Plage du Cavaou?
The best time to kite Plage du Cavaou is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N, E, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Plage du Cavaou offers open ocean conditions with N, E, SE, S wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Plage du Cavaou?
From Marseille westwards to Martigues, then to Fos-sur-Mer. From here take Route des Plages and cross the little bridge and keep following it until you see the beach to the left.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.