Les Hemmes de Marck

Les Hemmes de Marck is located on the northern French coast near Dunkirk, facing a shallow coastal bay with direct access to the North Sea. The spot sits within an agricultural and residential area, with visible sandbars and tidal flats characteristic of this region. Water conditions are typically choppy with modest wave heights around 0.8m. The bay orientation (facing northwest) makes northeast winds ideal for side-shore conditions, though the area experiences low wind reliability at 25.8% annually with average winds of 9.7 knots. This spot suits beginner to early intermediate kiters seeking protected bay conditions rather than open ocean exposure. The shallow water and sandbars provide learning-friendly depths but require awareness of tidal changes and shifting bottom features. Limited fetch from the surrounding land means waves remain small and manageable. Cool water temperatures (11.9°C average) necessitate proper thermal protection year-round. Best conditions occur during autumn and winter when Atlantic systems bring more consistent winds.