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Berthier-Sur-Mer kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Canada · Québec
Overview
Kitesurf spot at Berthier-sur-Mer, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, facing Île d'Orléans. This spot is in the transition zone between the freshwater river and the estuary. Berthier's tidal flats are known for their extent at low tide. The spot offers spectacular views of Île d'Orléans and the Beaupré coast. The area is accessible and relatively close to Quebec City (40 min). NE wind has good fetch along the river.
Spot forecast for Berthier-Sur-Mer
Sunrise 07:08 · Sunset 17:46
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 7.5 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 3.2 m Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.4 m Low tide · 1.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 3.4 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 3.6 m Low tide · 1.3 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 3.6 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 3.9 m Low tide · 1 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 3.8 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 4.2 m Low tide · 0.8 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 4.1 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 4.4 m
Berthier-Sur-Mer: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
335h
in May · 28 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in May: 27 rideable days a month and 335 hours of usable wind, at 15 °C. The low point is February, at 17 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -5 °C. The wettest month is June, with 158 mm.
Monthly averages: Berthier-Sur-Mer
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.5 | 138 h | -5 °C | 49 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 129 h | -4 °C | 41 mm |
| March | 27.0 | 244 h | 2 °C | 100 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 297 h | 9 °C | 71 mm |
| May | 28.0 | 335 h | 16 °C | 52 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 223 h | 22 °C | 158 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 200 h | 25 °C | 134 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 175 h | 23 °C | 58 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 171 h | 19 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 23.5 | 180 h | 13 °C | 55 mm |
| November | 21.5 | 170 h | 4 °C | 85 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 134 h | -4 °C | 76 mm |
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Technical details of Berthier-Sur-Mer spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
St. Lawrence River in the transition zone to estuary. 3-4m tides. Fresh to brackish water, cold (12-16°C in summer). Extensive tidal flats at low tide. Moderate tidal currents. Sand and mud bottom. The South Channel between shore and Île d'Orléans concentrates the current. Shared navigation with ferries and recreational boats.
Hazards
Ferry traffic between Berthier and Île d'Orléans — stay out of the channel. Tidal currents in the South Channel. Muddy tidal flats at low tide. Cold water. Active recreational boating in summer. Marina nearby — respect mooring areas.
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