Saint-Clair

Saint-Clair is a protected bay located on the French Riviera near Toulon, characterized by residential development surrounding shallow, enclosed waters. The bay opens toward the southeast, with the shoreline oriented roughly northeast-southwest. The spot functions as a sheltered bay environment rather than an open ocean venue, with numerous moored boats indicating significant recreational boating activity. Water conditions are characteristically choppy due to limited fetch and wind reflection off surrounding land. The low average wind speed (8 knots) and poor wind reliability (15.8%) suggest this location benefits from specific wind patterns rather than consistent conditions. Best conditions occur with northeasterly winds providing side-shore orientation. Small average wave height (0.60m) and shallow waters make this primarily suitable for beginner to early intermediate kiters seeking protected conditions. The dense boat traffic and moored vessels require constant vigilance. This spot functions best during periods of elevated wind activity, though such conditions are infrequent. Moderate water temperature (17.6°C) indicates seasonal riding windows.