Wissant

Wissant • France flag France
Popular Kite Spot
242 windy days
/ year
Water type
sea
Beach type
sand
Crowd
reasonable, medium
Rider level
all
Tide dependent
no
Tidal range (low–high difference)
7.7 m
Waves
flat, small, medium, big

Overview

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Very well known kite spot in northern France. Quite wavy and waves can easily reach 2-3 m. Very large sandy beach, extra big in low tide and enough of space in high tide. All the area is very well known among kitesurfers and there is plenty of space to kite.

Wind

Medium to strong wind, especially stronger in the winter.

Dangers

Nothing.

It is your responsibility to check whether kitesurfing is allowed at the spot; you might need a 'special permit' or membership from a local kite organization, etc. Local rules can change. Respect others - kiters or not; kite safely and enjoy the wind!

Amenities

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  • School
  • Kiteshop
  • Restaurant
  • Supermarket
  • Campground
  • Camper friendly

Wind

Wind strength (kt)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Kite Jungle score
Windy days (12+ days)*
2218941
21161042
2114841
2013420
1813510
1811410
1711610
2013410
1913521
2218931
21171031
23191251
Dominant wind direction
wind 225º
wind 227º
wind 226º
wind 39º
wind 231º
wind 228º
wind 232º
wind 231º
wind 227º
wind 225º
wind 226º
wind 225º
Avg. wind (kt)
15
16
14
13
12
12
12
12
13
14
15
16
Avg. wind (12+ days)**
181923
192124
172023
161822
161821
151721
161822
161822
161923
171822
182023
192022
Kite season
Windy days by wind strength
Wind rose
Wind speed (kt)
Avg. gusts (12+ days)
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Weather
Weather
Air temp. (high/low)
7º 3º
9º 4º
11º 5º
13º 6º
16º 10º
20º 13º
21º 15º
21º 15º
20º 14º
16º 11º
12º 8º
9º 5º
Water temperature
9º
8º
8º
9º
11º
14º
16º
18º
17º
16º
13º
11º
Sunny days
Rainy days
Rainfall (mm)
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Waves
Flat days
Wave days (1+ m)
Wave height (m)
Swell direction & period (s)
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* Days with at least 12+ kt (or other threshold) of wind for at least 2h during daytime. Excluding thermal wind, unless the estimate is applied.

** Average wind for days that get at least 12+ kt (or other threshold) during daytime. Ie days with "no wind" are excluded. Does not include thermal boost.

Data stats by Kite Jungle are based on Open-Meteo.com and other sources More

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