GUIDE: KITE AND WING SPOTS LOIRE ATLANTIQUE 44
🎯 In short: This Guide
Loire-Atlantique offers 7 riding zones, stretching from south to north: Noirmoutier/Fromentine, Saint-Brévin, the Bay of Pouliguen (La Baule-Pornichet), Valentin beach, Pen Bron/La Turballe, Pont-Mahé, and Carnac, just next door in the 56. Each zone includes a detailed guide and a live weather page on its deck.
Live Conditions
GlissEvolution brings you live wind data, high-resolution forecasts, tides, and webcams on our dedicated weather pages:
► Live Weather & Wind Pornichet
► Live Weather & Wind La Baule · Benoît Beach
► Live Weather & Wind La Turballe · Bretons Beach
► Live Weather & Wind Saint-Brévin · Les Rochelets
► Live Weather & Wind Assérac · Pont-Mahé Bay
► All spots: Weather & Spot Guide (74 spots across France and Europe) Kite and wing equipment is in our Kitesurf and Wing Foil worlds.
Loire-Atlantique 44 Kitesurf and Wingfoil Spot Listing
This article serves as a guide, listing the kitesurf and wingfoil spots that are detailed in individual articles.
Here are the kite and wing spots, from south to north:
1 ► Noirmoutier / Fromentine offers many prime Kite and Surf spots. These include Luzéronde, Barbatre, Plage des Boucholeurs, Les Sableaux, and Fromentine. You can also find Plage de la Grande Côte.
2 ►Discover the spots of Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, including Le Pointeau, Les Rochelets, and L'Ermitage.
3 ► The bay of Pouliguen / La Baule / Pornichet: perfect for all levels and riding disciplines, depending on the location and weather.
Pouliguen / La Baule / Pornichet
4 ► The spots of Batz sur Mer: Plage Valentin is a small, technical spot located just outside the town of Batz.
5 ► The spot La Turballe / Pen Bron: when the swell is strong, wave enthusiasts will love this uncrowded spot.
The spot La Turballe / Pen Bron
6 ► The Pont-Mahé Bay spot, located below the commune of Pénestin, is a perfect spot for your first independent rides. It offers great range.
7 ► The Carnac spots in the 56 are perfect for beginners, foil, and wing.
These articles will provide specific characteristics for each kitesurf and wingfoil spot listed above. Each article will detail the rider level, riding disciplines, and a comprehensive presentation of the spot from every angle.
• Useful links:
- Windguru: https://www.windguru.cz/48506
- Tides: http://maree.info/117
- Webcam: http://www.labaule.fr/webcam
- One launch creates awesome tutorials to help you discover and learn everything about the kite world!
- Newkite site: https://newkite.fr/
- Kite school (Pornichet): http://kite-evolution.com/
- Facebook GlissEvolution: https://www.facebook.com/glissevolution/
• Our favorite gear picks:
GlissEvolution stocks the biggest kitesurf brands you see out on the water at our local spots:
Duotone, Eleveight, Flysurfer, Naish, North, Airush, Slingshot, Ozone, Liquid Force.
All these brands offer complete ranges, with allround models and specialized options for freestyle, freeride, wave, or big air riding.
• Favorite kite gear:
I'm personally a fan of strapless Surf. I recommend a Whip or a Fish board paired with a wave kite, like the Duotone Neo SLS, Dice SLS, or Eleveight WS.
My quiver this year includes a Juice 11m² and Eleveight WS 8m² and 6m². I ride the Juice on foil from 8 knots, just like my darling who rides the Doll. The Eleveight WS is a little gem: light on the bar, fast, and it drifts incredibly. Its wind range never ceases to impress me. When I lend it to friends, they're boosting jumps over 15 meters.
Greg, who rides a twintip, recommends a Duotone Jaime Textreme SLS or an Eleveight Master. He pairs them with a Duotone Evo or Eleveight RS for sending loops.
This year, his quiver features the Eleveight RS for big air and old school. It's also great for unhooked riding, as the new version of this kite is stunning in its versatility. He also grabs a WS 9m² for the best wave sessions, which he prefers to ride with a Surf and straps.
• Favorite foil gear:
For kite foil, the Duotone Pace and Spirit Carve foil or Spirit GT combo remains our top choice. For a foil with higher quality finishes, I opted for the Moses Kit 82-679.
• Favorite wing gear:
For Wing foil, we love Julien Kerneur's Supreme Carbon board. At 110 liters and 5 feet 4 inches, it's the perfect body size. Pair the Supreme Carbon with a Moses 72C40-790 foil for a perfect combo.
For the wing, the Ozone Wasp is ideal for long surfs, while the Duotone Echo excels in freeride and freestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best kitesurf spots in Loire-Atlantique?
From south to north, explore spots like Noirmoutier/Fromentine (Luzéronde, Barbâtre, Les Sableaux), Saint-Brévin (Le Pointeau, Les Rochelets, l'Ermitage), the Pouliguen Bay (La Baule, Pornichet), Valentin beach in Batz-sur-Mer, Pen Bron/La Turballe, and Pont-Mahé Bay.
Looking to start kitesurfing or wing foiling? Which Loire-Atlantique (44) spot is best for beginners?
Pont-Mahé (where it's shallow enough to stand almost everywhere), the tidal pools at Benoît beach in La Baule at low tide, and Saint-Brévin (with its consistent wind, shallow water, and schools). The spots in Carnac (department 56) are also perfect for beginners getting comfortable on a deck.
Where can you find flat water in Loire-Atlantique?
Check out the tidal pools at Benoît beach (La Baule) during low and mid-tide, Pont-Mahé Bay, and the sandbanks of Noirmoutier (Barbâtre, Le Gois, Fromentine).
Where can you find live wind conditions for Loire-Atlantique (44) spots?
On GlissEvolution's Weather & Spot Guide platform, you'll find live wind, AROME forecasts, and tides, along with webcams for Pornichet, La Baule, La Turballe, Saint-Brévin, Pont-Mahé, and all the region's spots on its deck.
Key Features
| Section | Key takeaway |
|---|---|
| In short, this guide | Loire-Atlantique features 7 riding zones from south to north: Noirmoutier/Fromentine, Saint-Brévin, the Bay of Pouliguen (La Baule-Pornichet), Valentin beach, Pen Bron/La Turballe, and more. |
| Listing of kitesurf and Wingfoil spots in Loire-Atlantique 44 | This guide lists kitesurf and wing foil spots, with detailed information available in individual articles. |
| On the agenda: kite/wing spots from south to north | 1 ▸ Noirmoutier / Fromentine and their many kitesurf spots. |
| Useful links | - Windguru: https://www.windguru.cz/48506 - Tides: http://maree.info/117 - Webcam: http://www.labaule.fr/webcam - One Launch creates awesome tutorials to help you discover and learn everything about kiteboarding! |
| Our top gear picks | GlissEvolution stocks all the biggest kitesurf brands you see out on our local spots: Duotone, Eleveight, Flysurfer, Naish, North, Airush, Slingshot, Ozone, and more. |
| Favorite kite gear | I'm personally a huge fan of strapless surf. I recommend pairing a Whip or a Fish board with a wave kite like the Duotone Neo SLS or Dice SLS, or the Eleveight WS. |
| Favorite foil gear | For kite foil, our go-to choice is the Duotone Pace board combined with either the Spirit Carve or Spirit GT foil. |
| Favorite wing gear | When it comes to wing foil, we really like Julien Kerneur's Supreme carbon board. It's 5'4-inch long with 110 liters of volume. |
Frequently Asked Questions
In short: key takeaways from this guide
Loire-Atlantique offers 7 riding zones, stretching from south to north: Noirmoutier/Fromentine, Saint-Brévin, the Bay of Pouliguen (La Baule-Pornichet), Valentin beach, Pen Bron/La Turballe, Pont-Mahé, and Carnac, just next door in the 56. Each zone includes a detailed guide and a live weather page on its deck.
Kitesurf and Wingfoil spots in Loire-Atlantique 44: what to remember
This guide lists kitesurf and wing foil spots, with detailed information available in individual articles.
Kite/wing spots from south to north: what to remember
1 ► Noirmoutier / Fromentine and its many prime kite surf spots. These include Luzéronde, Barbatre, Plage des Boucholeurs, Les Sableaux, Fromentine, and Plage de la Grande Côte.
Useful links: what to remember
- Windguru: https://www.windguru.cz/48506 - Tides: http://maree.info/117 - Webcam: http://www.labaule.fr/webcam - One Launch creates excellent tutorials to discover and learn everything about the world of kiteboarding! - Newkite website: https://newkite.fr/ - Kite school (Pornichet): http://kite-evolution.com/ - GlissEvolution Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glissevolution/
Our top gear picks: what to remember
GlissEvolution stocks the biggest kitesurf brands you see riding on our spots: Duotone, Eleveight, Flysurfer, Naish, North, Airush, Slingshot, Ozone, Liquid Force. All these brands offer complete ranges with allround models or specialized options for freestyle, freeride, wave, or big air riding.
Favorite kite gear: what to remember
I'm personally a strapless surf enthusiast. I recommend a Whip or a Fish board with a wave kite, like the Duotone Neo SLS or Dice SLS, or the Eleveight WS. My quiver this year includes a Juice 11m² and Eleveight WS 8m² and 6m² kites.
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.
