Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures)
- Freeride, Bodyboard
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Chop, Small waves, Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures) is a low-profile, East-to-Southeast wind spot with choppy conditions and small waves over clean, sandy water. The launch is described as being on the wide sandy beach west of the harbor, with parking available at the port area. Overall, it’s a convenient option when East winds are blowing and you want a sandy, easy-access entry—particularly for intermediate riders. For kitesurfing, the main working directions are E, ESE, and SE, with best months given as January, February, March, October, November, and December. Wind is described as typically strong enough for kite sessions during these periods; Gemini also notes wind reliability during low-pressure systems crossing the Mediterranean. Gusts are described as moderate, and riders should be prepared for chop—especially in heavier East-Southeasterly gales. Safety-wise, expect harbor-related hazards (mole/jetties and associated turbulence) plus port traffic/boats. The harbor area is also where submerged rocks may be present near the jetties, and onshore wind can become strong during gales. There are also explicit access restrictions: kitesurfing is generally prohibited on the beach during peak summer months (mid-June to mid-September) to make space for swimmers and tourists, and riding is not allowed inside the harbor channel. Other sports are supported but with different expectations. Windsurfing is described as suitable for freeride and wave/foil in East winds (with caution around port jetties). Wingfoiling is described as suitable due to rapid depth increase, but riders must stay clear of the harbor entrance. Surfing is only occasional and is generally described as poor quality, with mushy, soft waves and short rides; conditions tend to become messy and disorganized on larger swell.
- East/Southeast wind directions (E, ESE, SE)
- Wide sandy launch west of the harbor
- Choppy, small-wave kitesurfing conditions over clean water
- Winter/shoulder-season consistency with summer beach restrictions
- Reliable East to Southeast wind directions for kitesurfing during the colder months and shoulder seasons.
- Sandy launch area to the west of the harbor with parking at the spot.
- Water quality is described as clean; rapid increase in depth can support wingfoiling (with careful separation from the harbor entrance).
- Kitesurfing is generally prohibited on the beach in peak summer months (mid-June to mid-September).
- Port/harbor-related hazards and turbulence can be present very close to shore; avoid the harbor channel.
- Surf quality is poor and waves are typically short/soft when conditions line up.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, ESE, SE
- Wind Range
- 15–25 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Gemini describes the main wind type as frontal (East to Southeast).
- Reliability
- Reliable during low-pressure systems moving through the Mediterranean (Gemini).
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Gemini: moderate gusts.
- Best Months
- January, February, March, October, November, December
- Recommended Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Small waves, Swell
- Beach
- Sand — Sand (Perplexity/Gemini).
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Both providers describe small wave conditions; Gemini notes occasional wind-swell waves during strong East/Southeast gales for surfing.
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop — Perplexity/Gemini: choppy conditions.
- Launch
- Medium — Wide sandy beach west of the Port Miramar harbor entrance (Gemini); west of the harbor, medium-sized beach (Perplexity).
Through the year
Extremely crowded with tourists in July and August; quiet and local-focused during winter (Gemini).
Occasional heavy rain and storms in October and November (Gemini).
By sport
What to expect for each.
East to Southeast winds create a mix of chop and small waves suitable for freeride and wave riding; conditions are described as choppy and small-wave, with foil also noted as suitable.
- Kite Sizes
- 9–12 m²
Good bump and jump conditions in East winds with sandy entry access; however, port jetties require caution.
- Sail Sizes
- 4.5–6 m²
Suitable due to rapid increase in depth, but riders must stay clear of the harbor entrance.
- Foil Friendly
- Yes — Gemini: foil friendly yes.
- Min Depth
- 1.5 meters
- Wing Sizes
- 4–6 m²
Occasional wind-swell waves during strong East/Southeast gales; better-defined waves are often elsewhere, but this spot can produce soft, mushy, disorganized surf on the right swell.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- SE
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides — Gemini: optimal tide is all-tides.
- Shelter
- Exposed — Gemini: exposed.
- Wind Effect
- Onshore in the best swell conditions (Gemini).
- Bigger Swell
- Becomes messy and disorganized (Gemini).
- Wave Quality
- Poor — Gemini: poor wave quality.
- Wave Power
- Soft — Gemini: soft wave power.
- Wave Shape
- Mushy — Gemini: mushy waves.
- Peel Speed
- Slow — Gemini: slow peel speed.
- Ride Length
- Short — Gemini: short ride length.
- Ride Length Details
- Gemini: short rides.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures) in the full forecast view.
Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–15 ktsGusts 28 kts
- Direction
- NW314°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2415 kts
- Windy days
- 2/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.2–1.2 m4s period
- Temperature
- 12–21 °C
Over the next 7 days, Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–15 kts, peaking around 15 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 28 kts. The prevailing direction is NW. Waves run 0.2–1.2 m with a period of about 4s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Wave breaker
- Mole
- Harbor moles and jetties
- Port traffic/boats
- Submerged rocks near jetties
- Strong onshore wind in gales
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Seasonal lifeguard presence (Gemini).
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Gemini explicitly says Rescue Availability: no; regional baseline mentions limited summer monitoring by SNSM, but the spot-level field is kept unresolved beyond the provided spot entry.
- Emergency Info
- Centre Hospitalier d’Hyères is the nearest major hospital (Gemini).
- Localism / Vibe
- None — Localism level is described as none by Perplexity and Gemini.
Rules of the spot
Kitesurfing is generally prohibited on the beach during peak summer months (mid-June to mid-September) to protect swimmers (Gemini). Also, no riding inside the harbor channel (Gemini).
- Summer ban for kitesurfing (mid-June to mid-September)
- No riding inside the harbor channel
- Park at the Miramar lot for easy gear hauling (Gemini).
- In heavy East winds, chop can get quite tight; many locals head here when the Almanarre side is too extreme (Gemini).
- Beach is west of the harbor; launch is on the wide sandy section to the west (Perplexity/Gemini).
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Toulon
- Nearest Town
- La Londe-les-Maures
- Parking
- Parking is available at Port Miramar; there is a large public parking area adjacent to the port and beach.
- Access
- From Hyeres, drive east along the coast to Port Miramar. The beach is west of the harbor.
- Cost Level
- Moderate
- Local Language
- French
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Numerous campsites, apartments, and hotels are available in La Londe-les-Maures (Gemini).
- Food & Drink
- Multiple restaurants and cafes are located directly on the port quay (Gemini).
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is available via local schools or shops in the Hyeres area (Gemini).
- Gear Repair
- Repair services are available in nearby Hyeres (Perplexity/Gemini).
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures)?
The best overall months at Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures) are January, February, March, October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures)?
Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures) works with E, ESE, SE winds.
What equipment sizes are recommended at Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures)?
Recommended equipment sizes at Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures): Kitesurfing: 9–12 m² · Windsurfing: 4.5–6 m² · Wingfoiling: 4–6 m². The typical wind range is 15–25 kts.
What skill level is Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures) suitable for?
Port Miramar (La Londe-les-Maures) suits these riding levels: Kitesurfing: Intermediate · Windsurfing: Intermediate · Wingfoiling: Intermediate · Surfing: Beginner.