Squamish Spit, Canada kitesurfing spot

🇨🇦Canada·North America

Squamish Spit, Canada

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert📍River MouthWind sports destination

Wind

SSW

Best Season

May–Sep

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Squamish Spit, 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.

With SSW winds, peaking from May to September, Squamish Spit, Canada delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

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.

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When to Go

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.

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What to Expect

Shallow access. Water is not always flat and depends on tidal activity.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

SSW
Best wind direction

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.

Best Months

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Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatChop

Shallow access. Water is not always flat and depends on tidal activity.

Medium beachPebblesRocksStones💧 Cloudy

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food
📚Lessons Available✓ Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🥾Long walk to the beach

Drive north from Vancouver to Squamish. Then ask for directions to the spit.

Location

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Squamish Spit, Canada

49.6856°N, -123.1780°E

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