France
Saint-Elme is a watersports spot located at the Port de Saint-Elme in La Seyne-sur-Mer, on the Mediterranean coast of the Var department in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Sitting within the semi-enclosed Bay of Toulon, the spot faces roughly south-southeast toward open water and is activated primarily by the Mistral (NW) and westerly/south-westerly winds; the Mistral flattens the water in side-to-side-offshore conditions, while southerly sectors build short, choppy Mediterranean swells. The nautical base "Port de Saint-Elme – Base Nautique / Maison de la Mer" provides on-site infrastructure including sailing and watersports facilities, making it accessible for a range of disciplines; however, a dedicated windsurf/kite surf shop or standalone surf school specifically branded for this spot has not been confirmed. MyWaterSessions community data shows a measured fastest 2-second top speed of 22.3 km/h, reflecting the moderate and variable nature of the wind here rather than consistent high-powered sessions. Windsurf, wingfoil, and SUP suit the spot well across all wind conditions; kitesurfing is possible but subject to seasonal bans common along this stretch of Var coastline during summer (June–September), meaning it is limited to the off-season. Surfing is limited due to the short, inconsistent Mediterranean swell, and wakeboarding is not an established discipline here given the open nautical zone. The key local safety hazard is gusty, unpredictable Mistral: it can abruptly intensify from the NW and carries riders offshore toward the open sea, making self-rescue difficult in this semi-enclosed bay with moderate boat traffic.
🌊 Open in the appBest session per rider, by 2-second top speed. Recorded with MyWaterSessions – updates automatically as new sessions come in.
| # | Rider | Top 2s | km/h | Best 30s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vivi | 12.06 kn | 22.34 km/h | 10.62 kn |
Saint-Elme works best in NW, W, SW winds, based on community reports and local conditions.
The fastest recorded 2-second top speed is 22.34 km/h (12.06 kn), set by Vivi. 1 riders are ranked across 1 logged sessions.
The most recent logged session was on 2026-10-30, and the first community session dates back to 2026-10-30.
Riders have logged wing foiling at Saint-Elme with MyWaterSessions.
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