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Medley Day Use kitesurf spot
Canada · Alberta
Overview
Medley Day Use is a day-use area on the north shore of Cold Lake, offering access to the large lake with southward views. This access point is in Cold Lake Provincial Park, in boreal forest.
From the north shore, south winds cross the lake with good fetch. The day-use area offers parking and shore access. The boreal forest setting of the provincial park is beautiful. Season from June to September.
Spot forecast for Medley Day Use
Sunrise 08:00 · Sunset 18:10
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Medley Day Use : when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
124h
in May · 12.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, July and April, at 11 rideable days and 16 °C. The low point is February, at 2.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 97% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at -12 °C. The wettest month is June, with 75 mm.
Monthly averages: Medley Day Use
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5 | 14 h | -10 °C | 14 mm |
| February | 2.5 | 15 h | -8 °C | 12 mm |
| March | 6.0 | 49 h | -2 °C | 28 mm |
| April | 10.0 | 77 h | 10 °C | 15 mm |
| May | 12.5 | 124 h | 15 °C | 61 mm |
| June | 7.0 | 38 h | 18 °C | 75 mm |
| July | 10.5 | 62 h | 23 °C | 35 mm |
| August | 7.0 | 58 h | 22 °C | 70 mm |
| September | 9.0 | 56 h | 19 °C | 41 mm |
| October | 9.0 | 61 h | 9 °C | 35 mm |
| November | 6.0 | 45 h | -2 °C | 24 mm |
| December | 6.5 | 43 h | -12 °C | 39 mm |
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Technical details of Medley Day Use spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Cold fresh water (14-19°C). Rocky to sandy bottom. Good fetch with south winds. Depth can be significant (deep lake). Wetsuit recommended. Provincial park setting.
Hazards
Cold water. Large exposed lake. Provincial park — respect regulations. Black bears in boreal forest. Violent thunderstorms. Mosquitoes and black flies in summer. Isolation.
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