About This Spot
Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island, Canada is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Canada.
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SSE–S–SSW winds, peaking from March to November, Lake Winnipeg / Stevens Island, Canada delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
All wind is frontal, best direction is SSE to SW. All wind is frontal - we do get a 'lake effect' in early spring and late fall when the water temp is cooler / warmer than the land temp. Bring all your kites.
When to Go
Bring all your wetsuits. The water is warm in summer (up to 25°C) frozen from November to April - so depends on the season - warms up and cools off fast.
What to Expect
Wind tide - the water level can rise or drop up to 3-5 feet in a matter of hours. The island is located about 800 meters offshore to the West. The water on the outside of the 'bowl' is typically a little choppy with up to 3 foot wind chop (if very windy). The water depth is from inches deep to over 6 feet deep. The inside of the bowl (the reason why we kite here) is shallow (2-4 feet) and flat to dead flat. The 'bowl' is kiteable from SE to W winds.
Wind & Conditions
SSE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction
All wind is frontal, best direction is SSE to SW. All wind is frontal - we do get a 'lake effect' in early spring and late fall when the water temp is cooler / warmer than the land temp. Bring all your kites.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Wind tide - the water level can rise or drop up to 3-5 feet in a matter of hours. The island is located about 800 meters offshore to the West. The water on the outside of the 'bowl' is typically a little choppy with up to 3 foot wind chop (if very windy). The water depth is from inches deep to over 6 feet deep. The inside of the bowl (the reason why we kite here) is shallow (2-4 feet) and flat to dead flat. The 'bowl' is kiteable from SE to W winds.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
From Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada take hwy 59 north to hwy 12 west to Grand Beach. Turn south (left) before Grand Beach at the RCMP station. Take the first turn to the right - this road leads directly into the water.
Location
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