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Salins-de-Giraud is a kiteboarding spot near Marseille in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, SE, W wind, best ridden in June, July.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Marseille |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, SE, W |
| Best months | June, July |
| Coordinates | 43.3476, 4.7839 |
About Salins-de-Giraud
Typical Mediterranean - not too much waves, nice and warm during summer, can be a bit cold during winter. Fairly shallow, but does get over about six feet after about 100m off the beach. The Mediterranean doesn't have tides.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Salins-de-Giraud?
The best time to kite Salins-de-Giraud is June, July, when the N, SE, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Salins-de-Giraud offers open ocean conditions with N, SE, W wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Salins-de-Giraud?
The nearest airport is Marseille. But you do need a car (1-1.5 hrs) because there is no bus or similar to this beach. You have to drive over a sand road, they aren't even on the map! Follow signs from Paris or Marseille to Arles, then follow signs to Camargue, following to town of Salins-de-Giraud. Here drive south until you hit the water beyond the salt area.
Hazards at Salins-de-Giraud
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.