Technical details of spot

Spot functioning

Ferry from Fromentine to Port-Joinville, then bicycle to Les Conches (south coast, approx 6km). Choose your launch beach based on wind direction and swell. Self-organised spot — assess conditions thoroughly before launching. Never ride alone on this isolated coast. Rescue is very slow due to island access. Best season: May to October, low to mid-tide for widest beaches.

On the water

Atlantic exposed coast with swell 0.5 to 2m+ in westerly conditions. Rocky coastline with small sandy coves — very careful selection of launch zones required. No flat water — everything is wave/swell riding. Sandy and rocky bottom depending on cove. Strong tidal currents around the island.

Required level

Advanced

Spot opening date

• Open: from 01/04 to 31/10
  Saison principale — ferry Fromentine à Port-Joinville. Accès vélo recommandé sur l'île.
• Closed: from 01/07 to 31/08 (09:00 - 19:00)
  Haute saison : baigneurs sur les petites plages — respecter la distance de sécurité.

Open year-round. Best season: May to October. Advanced riders only. Ferry from Fromentine year-round. Live weather station available. No services on the south coast — bring everything you need.

Hazards

Very isolated island — ferry access only. No kite rescue infrastructure. Rocky coastline on the wild south coast. Strong tidal currents around the island.

Wind specificities

Southwest to northwest winds give full Atlantic exposure with a very long ocean fetch. The island's exposed position amplifies wind — can be significantly stronger than mainland coast. The wild south coast gets the most wind and swell. North coast is more sheltered. Summer thermal northwest wind gives lighter but consistent sessions.

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