Pays de la Loire, France
Vendée Atlantic beach facing W; main kite/windsurf spot is Phare beach (May–Sep). NW thermic dominant in summer; W–SW depression winds in spring and autumn. Flat sandy bottom, good for all levels. Regulation restricts the practice zone in summer.
La Tranche-sur-Mer is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at La Tranche-sur-Mer · Le Phare.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at La Tranche-sur-Mer · Le Phare — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Vendée Atlantic beach facing W; main kite/windsurf spot is Phare beach (May–S... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
La Tranche-sur-Mer · Le Phare delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at La Tranche-sur-Mer · Le Phare depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if La Tranche-sur-Mer · Le Phare is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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