Saint-Georges

Saint-Georges is a sheltered beach break located on France's Atlantic coast near Royan, facing northwest toward the Bay of Biscay. The spot features a sandy beach backed by dense residential development integrated within coastal forest. The protected bay configuration provides relatively calm water conditions with average swell of only 0.64m, making it suitable for progression riders rather than experienced kiters seeking challenging waves. Wind conditions are modest with 8.5-knot averages and notably low reliability at 15.7%, suggesting this is not a consistent wind destination. Best conditions occur with northeast to east winds providing side-shore conditions parallel to the coastline. The shallow nearshore zone and residential infrastructure limit both launch space and recovery options. This location suits beginners and intermediate kiters seeking flat-water conditions for technique development rather than wave-riding. Key considerations include checking local access restrictions due to beach development, timing sessions around variable wind windows, and remaining aware of potential submerged hazards from coastal structures.