Plage Napoleon

Plage Napoleon is a Mediterranean beach break located on the French Côte d'Azur near Antibes. The spot features a sandy beach with gentle sloping entry and extensive shallow water areas that transition to deeper offshore waters. The coastline faces southeast toward the Mediterranean, with inland wetlands and marsh areas backing the beach. This configuration makes the spot suitable for light to moderate wind conditions with northeasterly or southwesterly approaches providing side-shore wind angles. The shallow, choppy water conditions and relatively protected nature of the bay make this an accessible spot for beginner to early-intermediate kiters. The low average wave height (0.65m) and moderate wind reliability (43.9%) suggest conditions are variable and often light. Wind reliability is the primary limiting factor. Hazards include shallow water zones, rocky areas, and mudflat transitions that require careful route planning. Best conditions occur during moderate wind events with side-shore orientation, typically in spring and early autumn.