Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
23%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
8.9kts
Avg Wind
year-round
17°
Avg Temp
feels 15°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
Pont des Basses is a narrow beach break located along the Mediterranean coast of Canet-Plage in southern France. The spot features a northeast-facing shoreline with a thin sandy beach sandwiched between dense pine forest and shallow lagoon waters. A prominent breakwater structure extends into the water, creating defined zones for launching and landing. The protected lagoon environment generates choppy rather than swell-driven conditions, making this primarily a wind-dependent spot. With average winds of 8.9 knots and low reliability (23.3%), conditions are inconsistent. The shallow water and marshy terrain require careful navigation and limit safe riding areas. Best conditions occur with northwesterly winds providing side-shore flow. Low wave height (0.67m average) and calm water conditions suit beginners and those practicing light-wind technique. The narrow beach access and proximity to vegetation demand compact equipment management. This spot works best during higher wind periods when the lagoon develops rideable texture.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow lagoon areas with variable depth
Breakwater/jetty structure visible at spot center
Dense vegetation and marshy terrain limiting landing zones
Narrow beach corridor between forest and water
Potential for choppy
confused water state
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
18°C
Avg Water Temp
0.7m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🧥 4/3mm 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
23%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
39%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
33%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
28%
9kts
9°feels 5°
13°
PM
~3d
Feb
29%
10kts
11°feels 7°
12°
PM
~4d
Mar
32%
10kts
12°feels 9°
Monthly Water Conditions
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