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Ile de Ré

Île de Ré, Charente-Maritime, France

Wingfoil spot Ile de Ré in Île de Ré, Charente-Maritime, France

Île de Ré is a French Atlantic island with seven launch spots covering all levels. From the beginner-friendly flat water at Rivedoux to the powerful NW swell at Diamond Head (La Conche), consistent SW–NW thermals run from April to October. Sandy beaches, warm water and several schools make it one of France's finest wingfoil and windsurf destinations.

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

Wind directions: N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW

Water: Flat, Chop, Waves

Bottom: Sand, Mud

Sports: Wingfoil, Kiting, Windsurf, Kitesurf