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Lac Brome kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Canada · Québec
Overview
Kitesurf spot on Lac Brome (Knowlton), in the Eastern Townships. This charming recreational lake is surrounded by hills and the picturesque village of Knowlton. The lake offers a modestly sized but sufficient freshwater area for kitesurfing. The water is among the warmest of Eastern Townships lakes in summer. The setting is beautiful with the Eastern Townships hills. Charming spot, ideal for combining kite and tourism.
Spot forecast for Lac Brome
Sunrise 07:12 · Sunset 17:56
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Lac Brome: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
218h
in April · 21.5 rideable days
The season runs from October to April, peaking in April: 20 rideable days a month and 218 hours of usable wind, at 3 °C. The low point is August, at 11 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 91% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -5 °C. The wettest month is October, with 85 mm.
Monthly averages: Lac Brome
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0 | 140 h | -5 °C | 56 mm |
| February | 20.5 | 158 h | -3 °C | 40 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 206 h | 5 °C | 72 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 218 h | 11 °C | 79 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 112 h | 18 °C | 64 mm |
| June | 18.0 | 138 h | 23 °C | 63 mm |
| July | 15.0 | 113 h | 26 °C | 45 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 104 h | 24 °C | 37 mm |
| September | 13.0 | 103 h | 21 °C | 40 mm |
| October | 18.5 | 132 h | 14 °C | 85 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 164 h | 5 °C | 76 mm |
| December | 19.5 | 153 h | -3 °C | 63 mm |
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Technical details of Lac Brome 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
- Intermediate
On the water
Lac Brome, freshwater. Warm water in summer (22-26°C) — one of Quebec's warmest lakes. Fetch limited by lake size. Sandy to muddy bottom. Low chop. Wind can be inconsistent due to surrounding hills. Calm and pleasant water.
Hazards
Hills creating turbulence and gusts. Limited riding space. Recreational boating. Swimming areas to respect. Blue-green algae possible in summer. Municipal regulations possible on water sports.
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