Leucate Goulet
Leucate - France
Spot Type
Flat
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Flat
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Seasonal Crowd
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
Tide independent
Description of Leucate Goulet (France)
The beach of Goulet faces the internal salty lagoon of Leucate. It consists of a long stretch of sand that is not very large but still enough to set kites and launch.
The kite spot is historically a windsurfing playground, so there are unmarked areas for both windsurfing and kitesurfing equipment. It is always good to show a bit of consideration and give space to the windsurfers and ride in empty areas, since the lagoon is pretty large
The wind here is amplified by the venturi effect posed by the two sides of the lagoon and can reach speeds up to 30 knots, the downside is it usually is pretty gusty, especially from the north.
The water conditions are pretty flat or small choppy according to the position where you are riding and the wind direction.
The best months of the year are March, April, and July to October.
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Spot best suited for
Spot profile
Travel spot
The typical kite travel destination, it is known for its great conditions, and kiters from around the world come here for their vacations.
Local spot
Maybe not be worth a real journey to reach this spot, but great if you live close by and it is a windy day. In the end, being out on the water feels great anywhere
Equipment
Wetsuit or shorty in summer months. Shoes advisable.
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 10 to 30 Knots
Suggested sizes
7 mt and below
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
Rocks outcroppings nearby in shallow water areas. Stones on the beach can ruin the equipment.
Location
Closest City
Leucate
How to get There
The closest airport is Perpignan, drive along the A9 highway and exit close to Caves in the direction of Leucate. The spot faces the internal lagoon west of the main town center and can be reached by following the D327 road until the town's entrance.
Access
There is a public paid parking directly on the spot, just make sure your vehicle is lower than the 2,10m bar that limits the height.
Video about Kite Spot
Kitesurfen Leucate - Kitespot Le Goulet am Etang Leucate - dhjustice snowboarding