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Katherine's Landing - Lake Mohave kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Arizona
Overview
Katherine's Landing is a kitesurf spot on Lake Mohave, a Colorado River reservoir in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on the Arizona-Nevada border. The long, narrow lake is set in a spectacular desert canyon. Thermal winds blow consistently in the afternoon, channeled by the canyon walls. Crystal-clear turquoise water year-round. Main season from April to October with extreme summer temperatures. Boat ramp and marina available.
Spot forecast for Katherine's Landing - Lake Mohave
Sunrise 06:48 · Sunset 17:57
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Katherine's Landing - Lake Mohave: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
293h
in July · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 293 hours of usable wind, at 37 °C. The low point is December, at 22 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 57% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 18 °C. The wettest month is November, with 21 mm.
Monthly averages: Katherine's Landing - Lake Mohave
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.5 | 171 h | 18 °C | 2 mm |
| February | 25.5 | 198 h | 22 °C | 7 mm |
| March | 26.0 | 220 h | 24 °C | 8 mm |
| April | 26.0 | 247 h | 30 °C | 0 mm |
| May | 29.0 | 289 h | 35 °C | 3 mm |
| June | 28.0 | 295 h | 42 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 30.5 | 293 h | 45 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 28.5 | 259 h | 43 °C | 1 mm |
| September | 23.0 | 167 h | 39 °C | 2 mm |
| October | 23.5 | 193 h | 33 °C | 1 mm |
| November | 22.5 | 154 h | 23 °C | 21 mm |
| December | 22.0 | 139 h | 21 °C | 6 mm |
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Technical details of Katherine's Landing - Lake Mohave spot
The spot works with winds from N, SE, SSE, S, SSW, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Crystal-clear turquoise freshwater. Water temperature from 12°C in winter to 27°C in summer. Narrow lake (1-3 km wide) set in a canyon. Moderate chop in strong winds channeled by the canyon. Current possible from Colorado River flow. Shorty or rashguard sufficient in summer, 3/2 wetsuit recommended in spring/fall.
Hazards
Extreme summer heat (45°C+): heat stroke and dehydration risk — bring plenty of water. Heavy motorboat traffic in summer, especially weekends. Narrow canyon creating gusts and venturi effects. Rocks and cliffs along shoreline. Rattlesnakes in launch area. Colorado River current in some sections. National Recreation Area entrance fee required.
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