L'Almanarre

Hyères · French Mediterranean · France

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The long west-facing beach of the Giens tombolo in Hyères, one of the best-known windsurf and kite spots in Europe. In south-west swells, peaks break along the beach for surfers too.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A fish or shortboard.

When it works

✓ A south-west swell with a light east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Summer, and the strong wind days when kites and windsurfers fill the water.

Watch out for

  • crowds

Best months

January, February, March, April, October, November, December

Local tips

Keep clear of the kites and windsurfers, which have right of way in their zones.

Getting there

South of Hyères on the Route du Sel to Giens. Car parks along the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Unreliable: it needs a south-west swell, a few days a month from autumn to spring.
Crowd and vibe
Busy with water sports; quieter for surfing.
Camping and vans
Camping La Madrague and Camping Olbia, on the Giens peninsula, are 3 to 4 km away. Nearest campsite about 3.5 km away.
Facilities
Windsurf and kite schools, snack bars, parking; lifeguards in summer.
Water quality
The Almanarre bathing sites are rated excellent by the French health ministry (2025).

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–W best, S–WNW works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
W (259°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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