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Royan

📍 Bordeaux, France · Kiteboarding spot

Royan is a kiteboarding spot near Bordeaux in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S wind.

CountryFrance
Nearest townBordeaux
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionS
Coordinates45.6172, -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.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Royan?

8 kite schools operate in France. See kite schools in France →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.