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Crescent Beach Back Bay kitesurf spot
Canada · Nova Scotia
Overview
Crescent Beach Back Bay is the sheltered side of the famous Crescent Beach, on Nova Scotia's south coast near LaHave. While the ocean side of Crescent Beach faces the open Atlantic, the Back Bay offers protected, shallow waters ideal for kitesurfing at all levels. The bay is tidally fed and offers a flat water body contrasting with the ocean conditions on the other side. Picturesque coastal scenery typical of the South Shore.
Spot forecast for Crescent Beach Back Bay
Sunrise 07:39 · Sunset 18:25
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.5 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 · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.6 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.5 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
Crescent Beach Back Bay: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
242h
in March · 25.5 rideable days
The season runs from September to May, peaking in March: 23 rideable days a month and 242 hours of usable wind, at 9 °C. The low point is July, 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 — 79% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is March, with 143 mm.
Monthly averages: Crescent Beach Back Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 222 h | 0 °C | 68 mm |
| February | 21.5 | 202 h | 1 °C | 98 mm |
| March | 25.5 | 242 h | 6 °C | 143 mm |
| April | 25.0 | 260 h | 10 °C | 74 mm |
| May | 21.5 | 206 h | 15 °C | 42 mm |
| June | 15.5 | 122 h | 21 °C | 58 mm |
| July | 9.0 | 77 h | 23 °C | 60 mm |
| August | 11.5 | 83 h | 23 °C | 74 mm |
| September | 20.5 | 164 h | 22 °C | 109 mm |
| October | 22.5 | 199 h | 16 °C | 35 mm |
| November | 23.5 | 196 h | 9 °C | 89 mm |
| December | 23.0 | 193 h | 2 °C | 105 mm |
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Technical details of Crescent Beach Back Bay spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Sheltered bay on the landward side of Crescent Beach. Flat, shallow water at high tide. Sandy bottom. Semi-diurnal tides — at low tide, the bay can drain considerably. Cold Atlantic water (8-16°C). Natural protection from ocean swell. Ideal conditions for freestyle and learning.
Hazards
Tide-dependent riding — the bay drains at low tide. Tidal currents at the bay entrance. Bottom can become muddy in some areas. Cold water — wetsuit required. Do not confuse with the ocean side which is much more dangerous.
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