Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

Ocean side: Works with NW, NE, W. E wind is cross-shore — ideal for kite. Best tides: low and mid-tide. The beach faces NW — catches all Atlantic swells.
Estuary side: High tide fills the flat water lagoon — perfect for freestyle and beginners. Even in very strong wind, minimal chop. The lagoon drains at low tide. Spring/summer NE thermal works great. Autumn/winter NW/W depressions work too.

On the water

Ocean: Strong waves, beach breaks, sandy bottom. Currents present.
Estuary: Flat water, standing-depth, sandy bottom. Some rocks at low tide. Grass areas for rigging up. Water 14-21°C. Combi 3/2 summer, 4/3+ winter.

Required level

Beginner

Spot opening date

Open all year round

Parking

Large car park — but packed in summer (can be a small odyssey to find a spot). Access signposted from the main road to Liencres.

Hazards

⚠️ Ocean side: strong waves and currents — not for beginners on the ocean beach.
⚠️ Estuary side: rocks visible at low tide — be careful. Obvious rocks on the beach, large parts of estuary run dry at low tide.
⚠️ Summer parking can be a nightmare — arrive early.

Wind specificities

E — Cross-shore. Spring/summer. Stable, anticyclonic. Best wind for kitesurf at Liencres — ideal beach for this direction.
NE — Side-on. Spring/summer. Thermal, stable. Works great both ocean and lagoon side.
NW/W — Autumn/winter. Gusty, powerful. Ocean waves can be heavy. Lagoon works well as sheltered alternative.

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