KiteGlobePortbail
📍 Cherbourg, France · Kiteboarding spot
Portbail is a kiteboarding spot near Cherbourg in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cherbourg |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 49.3260, -1.7057 |
About Portbail
The lagoon has shallow and flat water. On the ocean side you will have flat or choppy water or small waves. Watch out for currents on going tide.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Portbail offers open ocean conditions with SW wind, launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Portbail?
From Cherbourg drive south on N13, then take D2 towards La Haye-du-Puits. Before it follow signs to Portbail.
Hazards at Portbail
Currents, Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.