Plage du Veillat Saint-Raphaël

Plage du Veillat is situated in a sheltered bay near Saint-Raphaël on the French Riviera coast. The beach faces southwest into a protected bay bordered by marina infrastructure to the north and residential development inland. The spot functions as a shallow, enclosed bay rather than an open water venue, with consistent protection from Mediterranean swell due to surrounding geography and breakwater structures. The sheltered nature makes this location suitable for beginners and lighter-wind kitesurfing. Best conditions occur with southeast to east winds, which provide side-shore orientation parallel to the beach. However, wind reliability is notably low at 10.2%, and average wind speeds of 6.8 knots require patience and favorable weather windows. Wave heights average only 0.51m, indicating minimal swell exposure. The proximity to urban areas and marina facilities creates wind shadowing effects and thermal variability. This spot suits progression and skill development rather than wave riding, with particular advantage during thermal wind cycles common to Mediterranean coastal areas.