La Palmyre · Bonne Anse

About the spot

Bonne Anse near La Palmyre is an almost enclosed tidal bay. Middle to high water creates sheltered freeriding and teaching areas. Falling water increasingly leaves only a narrow channel; extensive beach does not imply usable depth.

The outlet can carry a strong seaward current and should be avoided. Old stakes, oyster installations and the harbour wall are additional obstacles. A designated summer kite area has reduced launch space at high tide. Learners should have a school select both timing and launch.

Access & local notes

Avoid the outlet current; check the kite zone, remaining depth and obstacles before launching.

Source: Accro Kite – Bonne Anse · accessed on 11/10/2026

Additional sources: Kite Inside – Reviere auf Oléron