Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
19%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
8.6kts
Avg Wind
year-round
17°
Avg Temp
feels 15°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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LagoonSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Protected shallow water, typically flat and ideal for learning or freestyle
About This Spot
Pont Aresquiers is a lagoon-based spot located in the Thau Lagoon near Frontignan-Plage on the French Mediterranean coast. The lagoon is separated from open water by a narrow sandy peninsula with constructed breakwaters and channels. Water conditions are sheltered but choppy due to enclosed nature and shallow depths averaging under 3 meters. The spot offers protection from large ocean swells, making it suitable for beginners and light-wind days. Best wind direction is northwest, which provides side-shore conditions along the peninsula alignment. Water temperatures around 16.5°C require winter wetsuits. The lagoon environment features oyster farming infrastructure and moderate boat traffic, requiring awareness of fixed obstacles. Low wind reliability (18.6%) and modest average winds (8.6 knots) suggest this spot works best during seasonal wind events or as a practice venue during calm periods. Ideal for learning in controlled conditions rather than progression.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow water and mudflats in lagoon areas
Algae blooms visible in enclosed water body
Narrow wind corridor between breakwaters
Boat traffic from nearby port facilities
Strong currents through lagoon channels
Oyster beds and submerged structures
Limited escape route to open water
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
17°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🧥 5/4mm Fullsuit
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
NWDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
19%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
28%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
27%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
18%
8kts
9°feels 6°
12°
PM
~4d
Feb
20%
9kts
11°feels 7°
12°
PM
~5d
Mar
31%
10kts
12°feels 9°
Monthly Water Conditions
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