Leucate
Description Two main winddirections make this a very varying place: The Tramontane and the Marin. The Tramontane that blows from the nearby mountains offshore on sea creates slalomconditions on the lake of Leucate. When the wind blows from the opposite direction (Marin) the sea-side of the lake turns into an excellent wavespot.
Wind & weather
Local Spots La Franqui Very fast slalomspot, but with Tramontane the offshore winds make this spot a bit dangerous (the wind can blow you out on the Mediteranean). With Marin good waveconditions with sideshore wind and waves up to 2 or 3 meters appear Parking space near the beach. Be aware of the rocks located on the right end of Cap Leucate. Le Goulet Also know as the 'German Village' because of the large number of German windsurfers with motor homes. The water is even 500 meters out on the lake still only hip-deep. Le Goulet is a great slalomspot with Tramontane. When the wind reaches six Beaufort a small swell appears. La Mine With Tramontane many locals prefer this spot. The water is hip-deep untill 300 meters offshore. On the northern side however the waterdepth is immediatetely two meters. Here you can find some small waves (up to 1 meter high). Leucate Plage In summer this beach is the grill-zone for many Parisiens. Windsurfing is only recommended with Marin wind, but not everywhere allowed. With onshore Marin some nice waves appear. Parc a Huitres The comfort-strip for beginners and advanced with Tramontane and Marin. The water is hip-deep as far as the eye can see. An anti-weed fin is recommended. Watch your fin, the water near the shore can be very shallow! Port Leucate For beginners only. Surf-center Spot with a kilometers long white beach. A sandbank is located 300 meters offshore and creates some nice waves. Teleski The best alternative for the surfers who don't want to go out on the sea with Marin-wind or who want a bit less wind. Coudalere In the southern corner of lake Leucate you will find waves of one meter. You'll find the best waves in the middle of the lake. It's not always possible to visit this spot, sometimes the the parking-place is not accessible. Then you'll have to carry your equipment 500 meters to the water.
Sleeping
Appartments
Agence du Midi Avenue J. Jaques 69, Leucate. Around 80 appartments and studios for rent in Leucate and Leucate Plage. Old houses for 8-10 pers: 550-720 Guilders/ week - 1280 Guilders/ week Heated houses for 4 pers: from 440 Guilders/ week - 720 Guilders/ week Funboarder-village Leucate-Plage Mobil-homes for 4 pers: 440-800 Guilders/ week Ulysse Leucate-Plage Nudist-village with 50 appartments near sandbeach. Appartments for 4 pers: 250-720 Guilders/ week	Immovac Avenue de Septimanie, Port Leucate. Appartments near water. Agence du Soleil Centre Commercial, Port Leucate Appartments near water. Agence du Golf Avenue du Languedoc, Port Leucate Appartments near water. Surf Center Avenue de Septimanie, Port Leucate. Appartments for 4 pers: 300-880 Guilders/week
Camping sites
Camping Cap Leucate (Municipal) Leucate Plage. The number one camping amongst windsurfers. Open April-Oktober. Price: 12-20 Guilders/day. Camping Ulisse 300 meters from spot Price: 22 Guilders/day Camping Les Rives des Corbieres Port Leucate Open June-September 150 meters from beach Price unknown	Camping Domino La Franqui Near spot La Franqui. In main seazon very crowdy. Open May-September Price: 16 Guilders/day Camping Les Coussoules (Municipal) La Franqui Open July and August Price: 12/20 Guilders/day
Shops & Surfcenters Surf-Center Avenue de Septimanie, Port Leucate Quai 34 Route de la Plage, Leucate Fun-Park Le Barcares
Tips Don't forget to bring your small(est) sails. A 3,5-er can come in handy!