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The Range kitesurf spot
Canada · Nova Scotia
Overview
The Range is a spot on Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast, in the Eastern Shore area between Halifax and Martinique Beach. This ocean spot offers exposed riding conditions on the Atlantic. The name likely refers to a former military firing range. The spot benefits from southern exposure on the open ocean with regular swell and wind. Less developed and wilder area than beaches closer to Halifax.
Spot forecast for The Range
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:20
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 0.6 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.6 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.7 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.7 m
The Range: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
185h
in July · 22.5 rideable days
The season runs from June to August, peaking in July: 22 rideable days a month and 185 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is September, at 14.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 78% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is February, with 127 mm.
Monthly averages: The Range
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.0 | 126 h | 0 °C | 53 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 125 h | 0 °C | 127 mm |
| March | 22.0 | 213 h | 5 °C | 92 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 161 h | 8 °C | 110 mm |
| May | 17.5 | 135 h | 13 °C | 24 mm |
| June | 21.0 | 200 h | 19 °C | 43 mm |
| July | 22.5 | 185 h | 22 °C | 21 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 172 h | 22 °C | 66 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 108 h | 21 °C | 30 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 135 h | 15 °C | 35 mm |
| November | 17.0 | 126 h | 8 °C | 98 mm |
| December | 16.5 | 139 h | 2 °C | 103 mm |
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Technical details of The Range spot
The spot works with winds from ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Open Atlantic Ocean. Regular south and southeast swell. Sandy beach break. Cold water year-round (8-15°C). Semi-diurnal tides. Ocean chop and waves. Committed conditions in strong wind and big swell.
Hazards
Rip currents on this exposed coast. Atlantic swell can be strong. Very cold water — thick wetsuit essential. Fog possible reducing visibility. Isolated area with limited rescue. Rocks possible.
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