KiteGlobePont Mahé
Pont Mahé is a kiteboarding spot near Nantes in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, September, October, November, December.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Nantes |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 47.4447, -2.4529 |
About Pont Mahé
It's a big bay open on to the west. Really good to start the kite in a safe place. The tide is very important, you kite 2.5 hrs before and after the hight tide. Water level is between 50cm and 2m. No wave (no more than 30cm), it's flat. Nice at high tide but a long walk at low tide. Plenty of windsurfers around.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Pont Mahé?
The best time to kite Pont Mahé is January, February, March, September, October, November, December, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Pont Mahé offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Pont Mahé?
From Nantes Airport, direction Vannes 40km, exit Herbignac. Go to Herbignac, then to Asserac, then to Pont Mahé. There is parking under trees and grass.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.