KiteGlobeRichelieu
Richelieu is a kiteboarding spot near Montpellier in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, SW, W wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Montpellier |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, SW, W |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 43.2744, 3.5023 |
About Richelieu
With Tramontane flat and choppy water and up to medium waves with Marin. Wave breakers further west, mole to the east side.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Richelieu?
The best time to kite Richelieu is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the SE, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Richelieu offers open ocean conditions with SE, SW, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Richelieu?
From Montpellier drive southwest on A9 and take D51 or N312 towards Agde and Le Cap d'Agde. Here get to the west side of the harbor mole.
Hazards at Richelieu
Wave breaker, Mole.
View Richelieu on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Richelieu?
8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →
Other kite spots near Richelieu
- La Tamarissiere
- Etang de Thau / Maldormir
- Etang de Thau / Marseillan
- Serignan-Plage
- La Corniche
- Etang de Thau / Pont-Levis Sete
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.