Royan
📍 Bordeaux, France · Kiteboarding spot
Royan is a kiteboarding spot near Bordeaux in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bordeaux |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S |
| Coordinates | 45.6172, -1.0150 |
About Royan
Choppy water with small waves. Better waves on the reef at the south end of the beach. Shallow areas depending on tides.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Royan offers open ocean conditions with S wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Royan?
The beach is located in the south of Royan.
Hazards at Royan
Ships, Mole.
View Royan on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Royan?
8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →
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- La Palmyre
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.