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Saint-Elme wing spot

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.

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NW, W, SWBest wind directions
1Riders ranked
1Sessions logged
2026-10-30Latest session
2026-10-30First community session

Live speed ranking

Best session per rider, by 2-second top speed. Recorded with MyWaterSessions – updates automatically as new sessions come in.

#RiderTop 2skm/hBest 30s
1Vivi12.06 kn22.34 km/h10.62 kn

FAQ – Saint-Elme

What are the best wind directions at Saint-Elme?

Saint-Elme works best in NW, W, SW winds, based on community reports and local conditions.

How fast do riders go at Saint-Elme?

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.

When was the last session logged at Saint-Elme?

The most recent logged session was on 2026-10-30, and the first community session dates back to 2026-10-30.

Which watersports can you track at Saint-Elme?

Riders have logged wing foiling at Saint-Elme with MyWaterSessions.

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