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West Shoal Lake kitesurf spot
Canada · Manitoba
Overview
West Shoal Lake is a spot located on Shoal Lake, a lake connected to Lake Manitoba in the Interlake region of Manitoba. This prairie water body offers ideal kitesurfing conditions with its shallow waters and exposure to prairie winds. Shoal Lake is known for its flat bottom and accessible conditions. The Interlake region, between Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba, benefits from consistent winds channeled between the two large lakes.
Spot forecast for West Shoal Lake
Sunrise 08:02 · Sunset 18:29
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West Shoal Lake: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
355h
in May · 29 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 26 rideable days a month on average, at 9 °C. It peaks in May, with 355 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -10 °C. The wettest month is August, with 72 mm.
Monthly averages: West Shoal Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.0 | 221 h | -10 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 229 h | -8 °C | 12 mm |
| March | 26.0 | 286 h | -1 °C | 24 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 315 h | 10 °C | 21 mm |
| May | 29.0 | 355 h | 18 °C | 50 mm |
| June | 28.0 | 323 h | 22 °C | 52 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 270 h | 26 °C | 27 mm |
| August | 27.5 | 292 h | 24 °C | 72 mm |
| September | 25.5 | 256 h | 22 °C | 19 mm |
| October | 26.0 | 270 h | 13 °C | 32 mm |
| November | 25.5 | 228 h | 1 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 217 h | -10 °C | 29 mm |
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Technical details of West Shoal Lake spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Shallow prairie lake. Flat to slightly choppy water depending on wind. Flat sandy/muddy bottom. Shallow depth allowing standing far from shore — excellent for learning. Limited chop even in strong wind due to shallow depth.
Hazards
Muddy bottom that can trap feet. Violent and rapid prairie thunderstorms in summer. Cold water in spring and fall. Algae possible in late summer. Rural area remote from emergency services.
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