Popular Kite Spot Nitinat Lake

Nitinat Lake

Malachan 11, British Colombia • Canada Canada
60
windy days
/ year
Water type
lake
Beach type
sand, pebble, mix
Crowd
none, reasonable
Rider level
all
Tide dependent
Waves
none, choppy, small

Overview

Beautiful lake and very popular kite spot away from everything. Mostly suitable for camping – and bring everything with you, as the place is very limited with amenities. It is an authentic, hippie place with coexistence with kiters, windsurfers, hikers etc.

July and August are the best months to go. Local shop has few basic things and there is a cafe too. Thermal wind every day during the summer.

Wind

Consistent 20+ knts. Mostly thermal wind, starting from 10 AM to 4 PM during summer.  As per thermal wind, wind statistics can be off.

Dangers

Bears (camping), don’t leave the food around.

Events

Nitinaht Windfest in mid-August.

It is your responsability to check whether kitesurfing is allowed at the spot; you might need a 'special permit' or membership from a local kite organization, etc. Local rules can change. Respect others - kiters or not; kite safely and enjoy the wind!

Facilities

  • School
  • Gear rental
  • Bar
  • Supermarket
  • Accommodation
  • Campground

Wind Stats

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • humm
  • Windy days*:
  • 9
  • 9
  • 9
  • 7
  • 4
  • 3
  • 1
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 6
  • 6
  • Wind Direction:
  • wind 276º
  • wind 278º
  • wind 342º
  • wind 294º
  • wind 351º
  • wind 300º
  • wind 274º
  • wind 261º
  • wind 270º
  • wind 275º
  • wind 279º
  • wind 278º
  • Av. Wind Speed (kt):
  • 6
  • 5
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • 3
  • 3
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 5
  • Kite Season:
  • low
  • low
  • low
  • med
  • med
  • med
  • high
  • high
  • med
  • med
  • low
  • low
  • Av. Temperature:
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 16
  • 16
  • 14
  • 10
  • 6
  • 3

* with min. 4 bft (12 knt) wind, without thermal wind stats

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