Le Goulet

Le Goulet is the northern part of the Leucate kite area, the first stretch of coast to catch the Tramontane as it funnels down through the gap in the Corbières hills. It is generally windier and gustier than neighbouring La Franqui, favoured by riders who want maximum power and freestyle terrain.

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Wind

best months	Mar Apr May Sep Oct Nov
season notes	Catches the Tramontane first and hardest of the Leucate spots due to local terrain funnelling; shoulder-season months see the most consistent strong wind.
avg knots	18-30+
wind name	Tramontane (NW)
direction to shore	side-shore
quality	gusty, powerful
typical kite sizes	7-10m

Water

type	flat with some chop in stronger blows
temp summer c	22-25
temp winter c	12-13
wetsuit	boardshorts/shorty summer, 3/2-4/3mm shoulder season
tides	minimal
currents	mild
standing depth	shallow sandy shelf

Levels

beginner	no
intermediate	yes
advanced	yes
notes	Gustier and stronger than La Franqui; better suited to confident intermediate and advanced riders.

Launch & crowd

description	Open beach launch, exposed to the full force of the funnelled Tramontane
busy months	Jun Jul Aug
vibe	Hardcore freestyle/wind-chasing crowd drawn specifically for the stronger wind

Hazards

Strong, gusty Tramontane acceleration zone
Powerful wind can be overpowering even for experienced riders on big blow days

Rules

Same general Leucate kite-zone etiquette/corridors apply as at La Franqui

Tips

Go here specifically when the Tramontane forecast is strong and you want maximum power
Rig smaller than you would at La Franqui for the same forecast

Travel basics

airport	PGF Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
getting there	Just north along the coast road from La Franqui
accommodation	Same Leucate-area campsites/apartments as La Franqui
cost level	mid
no wind	Same options as La Franqui - Narbonne, Corbières wine country

Nearby: La Franqui, Port Barcarès

Sources: fr.wikipedia.org