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Cold lake MOSH pit kitesurf spot
Canada · Alberta
Overview
The MOSH Pit is a kitesurfing spot on Cold Lake, named by the local community for its more committed conditions. Located on the south shore, this spot is exposed to the full north fetch.
The name "MOSH Pit" evokes rough conditions — the spot is known for its formed chop and demanding conditions with north winds. The long fetch on this 373 km² lake generates significant waves. Reserved for experienced riders. Season from June to September.
Spot forecast for Cold lake MOSH pit
Sunrise 07:59 · Sunset 18:10
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Cold lake MOSH pit : when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
175h
in April · 16 rideable days
The season runs from April to June, peaking in April: 15 rideable days a month and 175 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is November, at 9 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 80% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at -12 °C. The wettest month is June, with 84 mm.
Monthly averages: Cold lake MOSH pit
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.0 | 87 h | -10 °C | 19 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 81 h | -9 °C | 13 mm |
| March | 12.5 | 104 h | -2 °C | 25 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 175 h | 10 °C | 12 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 145 h | 15 °C | 57 mm |
| June | 16.0 | 197 h | 18 °C | 84 mm |
| July | 11.0 | 118 h | 23 °C | 33 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 97 h | 22 °C | 60 mm |
| September | 12.0 | 107 h | 19 °C | 51 mm |
| October | 15.5 | 136 h | 9 °C | 47 mm |
| November | 9.0 | 69 h | -2 °C | 25 mm |
| December | 11.0 | 70 h | -12 °C | 38 mm |
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Technical details of Cold lake MOSH pit spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Cold water (14-19°C). Sustained chop and formed waves — the most committed conditions on Cold Lake. Variable bottom. Long north fetch. Wetsuit mandatory. Conditions can be very demanding.
Hazards
Demanding conditions — formed waves and sustained winds. Cold water. Large exposed lake. Military base — restricted zones. Violent thunderstorms. Relative isolation. Mosquitoes.
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