KiteGlobeWissant
Wissant is a kiteboarding spot near Boulogne in France, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, SW wind.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Boulogne |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, SW |
| Coordinates | 50.8887, 1.6614 |
About Wissant
Less than 5 Bft you could do freeride or slalom. More than 5 Bft take your wave board, it is THE waves spot of the North of France. Easily more than 2.5 meters. Really well known spot.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Wissant offers open ocean conditions with NE, SW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Wissant?
From Paris take the motorway A26 to Calais and then A16 to Boulogne. Follow the direction Wissant and then the direction "La Plage" (the beach) or Boulvard Alfred Thiriez. Here you can find a big parking lot (only cars with max 2m height). Walk to the right and behind the swimmer's zone (200m).
View Wissant on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Wissant?
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.