GUIDE: KITE SPOTS BATZ SUR MER, VALENTIN BEACH
Guide updated July 2026
Valentin Beach sits just outside Batz-sur-Mer, nestled between Le Croisic and Le Pouliguen. This kitesurf spot in the 44 region could be your own private slice of paradise, often enjoyed by locals. Kite and wing equipment is in our Kitesurf and Wing Foil worlds.
🎯 In short: This Guide
This is a technical spot best for experienced riders. The beach is narrow, sometimes disappearing at high tide, with a rock dike, shore break, and choppy water. It's navigable with N, W, and S winds, but low tide is definitely preferred. If you're unsure, just skip it. This guide was written by the GlissEvolution team, with over 20 years of riding experience in Pornichet.
Table of Contents
Live Conditions
GlissEvolution provides live wind data, high-resolution forecasts, tides, and webcams on its dedicated weather pages:
► Weather & live wind Batz-sur-Mer · Plage Valentin
► All spots: Weather & spot guide (covering 74 spots across France and Europe)
Kite Spot Description
Discipline: Surf / Freestyle
Level: Expert
Orientation: N, W, S
This bay faces due West. You can ride here with North and West winds. South winds also work. We recommend this spot at low tide.During strong coefficients, basins form at low tide. This makes it a perfect spot for beginners on the Pen Bron side. When there's a heavy swell, wave enthusiasts will love this less crowded spot.
This spot isn't the safest in the area, but we still love foiling across this bay or enjoying epic wave sessions during winter depressions.
If you have any doubt, there's no doubt.
This remains a complicated spot. The wind is often onshore. The beach is narrow, sometimes non-existent at high tide, with a continuous rock dike. Where there aren't rocks, you'll find palisades. To top it off, a shore break awaits you at launch. Plus, it's an open water spot that's quite choppy.
In short, it's a complicated spot, not particularly "safe", and sometimes your session might last less than two hours. It can be perfect, or it can be a very bad idea.
Considering the small size of the spot, its shore break, rocks, and orientation at Valentin, if you have any doubt, skip it.
Warning
This spot can be your little piece of paradise or a real hassle. Think carefully before you inflate your kite and get in the water!
Wind Direction
- South-West: onshore
- West: side onshore
- North-West: sideshore
- North: side offshore
- North-East: offshore
- East: offshore
- South-East: side offshore
- South: side onshore
Our Gear Selection
For a wave spot like Valentin, especially for surf / strapless riding, we recommend a wave kite like the Duotone Neo SLS or Dice SLS, or the Eleveight WS. These kites are light on the bar, fast, and drift like no other. Their wind range consistently impresses us.
For wingfoil, the Duotone Unit SLS is our go-to for freeride and freestyle, while the Eleveight GT3+ is an excellent allround choice.
Kite and wing spots in the region
Discover other spots in the Pays de la Loire region and Southern Brittany:
- ► The Carnac spotsare perfect for beginners, as well as for foil and wing.
- ► Pont-Mahé Bay, perfect for your first independent rides and getting comfortable with your board's range.
- ► La Turballe / Pen Bron offers an uncrowded wave spot.
- ► La Baule / Pornichet / Le Pouliguen, suitable for all skill levels and riding disciplines, depending on the weather
- ► Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, Le Pointeau, Les Rochelets, L'Ermitage
- ► Noirmoutier / Fromentine: Luzéronde, Barbâtre, Sableaux, and more.
Useful links
- Windguru: windguru.cz/48506
- Tides: maree.info/110
- Tourist office: ot-batzsurmer.fr
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is needed to ride at Valentin?
This is an expert spot. The beach is narrow, with a rock dike, shore break, and choppy water. If you have any doubts about your abilities, it's best to skip this one.
Which tide is best?
Aim for low tide. At high tide, the beach disappears, replaced by a rock seawall. During strong coefficients, pools form at low tide.
Which winds work at Valentin?
The bay faces due West. You can ride here with winds from the North, West, and South. The wind is often onshore (southwest).
Are there waves at Valentin?
Yes, with strong swell, wave enthusiasts will enjoy this uncrowded spot. It's a surf / freestyle program.
What are the dangers of the spot?
There's a rock dike along the entire length, palisades, shore break at the launch, and choppy water. The beach is narrow, and sessions sometimes last less than two hours.
Can you foil at Valentin?
Yes, we love crossing this bay on a foil. It's also a great spot for wave kitefoil sessions during winter depressions.
Need gear advice?
We know the local spots well. Come see us at the shop in Pornichet for advice tailored to your level and program.
Pornichet Shop, 2C Avenue du Gulf Stream, 09 62 64 74 77
Tuesday to Saturday: 10 AM-1 PM / 3 PM-7 PM
Key Features
| Section | Key takeaway |
|---|---|
| In short, this guide | Technical spot reserved for experienced riders. |
| Kite Spot Description | Program: Surf / Freestyle Level: Expert Orientation: N, W, S. The bay faces due West. |
| If you have any doubt, there's no doubt. | This spot is definitely a challenging one. |
| Wind Direction | South-West: onshore West: side onshore North-West: sideshore North: side offshore North-East: offshore East: offshore South-East: side offshore South: side onshore Tourist office of… |
| Kite and wing spots in the region | Explore more spots in the Pays de la Loire and Southern Brittany regions: ► The Carnac spots, perfect for beginners, foil, and wing ► Pont-Mahé Bay, ideal for… |
| What skill level is needed to ride at Valentin? | It's an expert spot. |
| Which tide is best? | Prioritize low tide. |
| What are the dangers of the spot? | Expect a rock dike running the entire length of the beach, palisades, a shore break at launch, and choppy water. |
Frequently Asked Questions
In short: key takeaways from this guide
This technical spot is for experienced riders only. The beach is narrow, or even non-existent at high tide, with a rock dike, shore break, and choppy water.
Kite Spot Description: Key Takeaways
This spot is ideal for Surf and Freestyle riding. It's an expert-level spot with an orientation to the North, West, and South. This bay faces due West, so you can ride here with North and West winds, or with South winds.
If you're in doubt, there's no doubt: here's what you need to remember
This remains a challenging spot. The wind is often onshore.
Wind Direction: Key Takeaways
South-West: onshore West: side onshore North-West: sideshore North: side offshore North-East: offshore East: offshore South-East: side offshore South: side onshore Batz-sur-Mer Tourist Office
What should you know about the kite and wing spots in the region?
Explore more spots in the Pays de la Loire and Southern Brittany region: ► The Carnac spots are perfect for beginners, as well as for foil and wing. ► Pont-Mahé Bay, ideal for your first solo sessions within range. ► La Turballe / Pen Bron, an uncrowded wave spot. ► La Baule / Pornichet / Le Pouliguen offer options for all levels. The programs depend on the weather. ► Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, Le Pointeau, Les Rochelets, L'Ermitage. ► Noirmoutier / Fromentine, Luzéronde, Barbâtre, on the deck...
What skill level is needed to ride at Valentin?
This is an expert spot. Expect a narrow beach, a rock dike, shore break, and choppy water.
Got a question about the gear mentioned here?
The GlissEvolution team rides what they sell. They are available to answer your questions in person at the Pornichet store or by phone.
