A good wetsuit (4/3) is needed. The water is always cold because the Squamish River comes straight out of the mountains. Booties are optional but not essential.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SSW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Squamish Spit, Canada.
Squamish has the most reliable wind near Vancouver from April to October. Typically we are on 10 meter kites. Very reliable 17-24 knot thermal inflow wind. Usually steady. During the summer the wind turns on like a light switch at around 11am.
Wind
usually
blows
from SSW, SW and WSW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Squamish Spit, Canada are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A good wetsuit (4/3) is needed. The water is always cold because the Squamish River comes straight out of the mountains. Booties are optional but not essential.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SSW
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Squamish Spit, Canada.
Squamish has the most reliable wind near Vancouver from April to October. Typically we are on 10 meter kites. Very reliable 17-24 knot thermal inflow wind. Usually steady. During the summer the wind turns on like a light switch at around 11am.
Wind
usually
blows
from SSW, SW and WSW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Squamish Spit, Canada are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Squamish Spit, Canada is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
At low tide there is sandy beach but otherwise you are on a rocky jetty. Then assistance is required for launching and landing. Launch right at the Squamish River mouth from the spit that juts into Howe Sound.
Shallow access. Water is not always flat and depends on tidal activity.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Squamish Spit, Canada is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
At low tide there is sandy beach but otherwise you are on a rocky jetty. Then assistance is required for launching and landing. Launch right at the Squamish River mouth from the spit that juts into Howe Sound.
Shallow access. Water is not always flat and depends on tidal activity.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats, Jet Skis and Rocks
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Concrete,Other
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats, Jet Skis and Rocks
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Concrete,Other
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
Not a beginner spot! You must be able to stay upwind to kite here. During summer months: $15.00 user fee, toilet facility, jet ski assisted rescue, ample parking, insurance.
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 5 kitesurf spots in Squamish.