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Aude · France

Port la Nouvelle, France

12.4kts

WNW · Windsaison

Flat Mediterranean lagoon with reliable WNW winds and functioning schools. Beginner sweet spot: forgiving water, simple launches, 185 windy days a year.

BeginnerIntermediateFreerideFoil
12.4kts
Durchschnittswind
185
Windtage / Jahr
08:00–11:00
Beste Windzeit
WNW
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Beziers
Koordinaten
43.0208, 3.0644
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

17
Jan
17
Feb
19
Mär
18
Apr
16
Mai
16
Jun
17
Jul
16
Aug
16
Sep
16
Okt
17
Nov
18
Dez

Jan

40%

fahrbar

16.8 kts

Feb

54%

fahrbar

17.1 kts

Mär

58%

fahrbar

18.7 kts

Apr

55%

fahrbar

18 kts

Mai

56%

fahrbar

16.4 kts

Jun

38%

fahrbar

15.8 kts

Jul

48%

fahrbar

17.2 kts

Aug

47%

fahrbar

15.6 kts

Sep

60%

fahrbar

16.3 kts

Okt

42%

fahrbar

16.4 kts

Nov

53%

fahrbar

17 kts

Dez

55%

fahrbar

17.6 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • WNW
  • NW
  • SE
  • ESE
  • SSE

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Flat Water

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Shallow flat water requires awareness of sandbars and sudden depth changes
  • Mediterranean Sea currents can be unpredictable; check conditions before launching
  • Rocky breakwaters near the harbor entrance—keep clear of port infrastructure
  • Occasional strong thermal winds in summer can create sudden gusts

Was das für dich heißt

  • Material tragen — nicht über Steine ziehen
  • Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Beach clubs and restaurants in Port la Nouvelle village
  • Kite schools and rental shops catering to the local scene
  • Parking near the beach and basic facilities
  • Nearby campsites and accommodations for longer stays

Lokale Tipps

September, March, April, and May offer the most reliable winds with comfortable conditions. Check local tide tables, as shallow areas can shift—consult locals or your kite school for the best launch zones.

Einstieg & Strand

The flat, protected water makes launches easy for beginners. WNW and NW winds are most consistent; launch from the main beach, avoiding the harbor area and any anchored vessels.

Lokale Regeln

Share the flat-water zone respectfully with other water users and swimmers. Stay clear of the commercial port and follow local kite school traffic patterns to avoid collisions.

Was anziehen

A 3-4mm wetsuit is sufficient for summer; switch to 5mm in winter months (Nov-Feb) when Mediterranean water cools. Air temperatures are mild year-round but sea temperature varies seasonally.

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
  • Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
3/2-mm-Neoprenanzug.
An Land
Hoody und Jacke; abends lange Hose.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (gemäßigte Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Lokale Regeln & Genehmigungen

  • IFKO/FFV school certification often required at municipal beaches in summer

Spot-Guide

Port la Nouvelle

Flat water, reliable wind, working infrastructure. Show up, rig, launch—no drama. The Mediterranean lagoon sits calm enough that your learning actually progresses instead of stalling.

Thermals build hard in summer afternoons. Expect steady wind to 15–18 knots; the 12.4kt average hides the real range. September, March, April, and May deliver consistent WNW/NW wind. Winter occasionally surprises with solid blows, but this is Mediterranean working wind—not Atlantic power.

Water & Launch

Sandbars shift seasonally and with tide. Check with local schools or rental shops before locking in a launch zone. Respect the harbor breakwaters and anchored boats nearby. Mediterranean currents are unpredictable—don't assume you can drift and recover.

Water is swimmable spring through fall, cold enough winter that most suit up.

Who Should Come

Beginner to early intermediate. Once you've stopped crashing every five minutes but still hesitate in chop, flat water lets you focus on technique. Schools and rentals mean solo travelers aren't rigging alone.

Advanced riders will be bored. No swell, no chop, no progression beyond freestyle. Skip it unless you're coaching someone or want reliable September thermals for a quick session.

The Scene

Small, local, functional. Beach clubs, restaurants, campsites. Schools and rentals exist. Accommodation available but basic. Parking straightforward. September is peak: thermal winds, warm water, book early.