Saleccia

Saleccia is a sheltered beach break located on the northeastern coast of Corsica, France, where a sandy beach is backed by rugged granite mountains and fronts a shallow lagoon-like embayment. The beach faces northeast into the Mediterranean, with a tidal delta system creating complex water dynamics inland. The spot offers very light wind conditions with modest wave heights, making it suitable for beginners and intermediate kiters seeking flat-water or small-wave practice. Northwest winds (315°) provide optimal side-shore conditions along the beach corridor. The main constraints are the very low wind reliability (3.9%), shallow water requiring careful navigation, and a narrow beach access corridor bounded by rocky terrain. Best suited for lighter-wind days when other Corsican spots are marginal. Kiters should account for tidal effects in the delta system and avoid the rocky headlands. Water temperatures around 17.7°C suggest spring/fall conditions. This is a niche spot dependent on specific wind windows rather than a reliable year-round destination.