Grand Village

Grand Village is a beach break located on the Atlantic coast of France, facing west toward open ocean. The spot features a wide sandy beach backed by dense pine forest typical of the French Atlantic coastline. The shallow beach break setup with visible tidal flats makes this suitable for beginners and intermediate kiters seeking protected conditions. Best wind direction is from the north (0°), providing side-shore conditions that allow safe kite control parallel to the coast. The spot experiences modest wave heights averaging 1.16m and low wind reliability at only 30.1%, meaning consistent sessions are rare. Water temperature around 14.4°C requires appropriate thermal protection. The wide beach provides ample space for launching and landing. Key considerations include the shallow water near shore limiting jump zones, the relatively protected nature of the spot due to limited fetch, and tidal variations that affect water depth and usability. This is an ideal location for skill development rather than advanced progression.