Overview

Manuels Beach is a kitesurfing spot located on the Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland, in Conception Bay. This beach is near the town of Conception Bay South, about 20 minutes from St. John's, the provincial capital. The spot is exposed to prevailing southwest and west winds, with conditions influenced by North Atlantic tides. The water remains cold even in summer (thick wetsuit recommended). The water can be choppy when the wind picks up. The sailing season is short, from July to September. This spot is suitable for intermediate to advanced riders due to the cold water and sometimes demanding conditions. The proximity to St. John's provides all necessary amenities.

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Spot forecast for Manuels Beach / Island of Newfoundland

Sunrise 07:28 · Sunset 18:05

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.1 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October High tide 01:37 · 0.7 m Low tide 04:57 · 0.6 m High tide 06:10 · 0.6 m Low tide 07:39 · 0.6 m High tide 14:11 · 0.9 m Low tide 21:08 · 0.5 m
Tuesday 20 October High tide 03:00 · 0.7 m Low tide 05:38 · 0.6 m High tide 06:30 · 0.6 m Low tide 09:06 · 0.6 m High tide 15:29 · 0.9 m Low tide 22:19 · 0.5 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 04:21 · 0.8 m Low tide 10:24 · 0.5 m High tide 16:40 · 0.9 m Low tide 23:15 · 0.4 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 05:21 · 0.8 m Low tide 11:27 · 0.4 m High tide 17:36 · 1 m Low tide 23:58 · 0.4 m
Friday 23 October High tide 06:06 · 1 m Low tide 12:18 · 0.3 m High tide 18:22 · 1 m

Manuels Beach / Island of Newfoundland: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

349h

in July · 26.5 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 23 rideable days a month on average, at 10 °C. It peaks in July, with 349 hours of usable wind.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 67%13-20 knots · 31%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is November, with 267 mm.

Monthly averages: Manuels Beach / Island of Newfoundland

Monthly averages — Manuels Beach / Island of Newfoundland — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	22.0	199 h	0 °C	108 mm
February	23.5	237 h	0 °C	144 mm
March	23.5	231 h	4 °C	142 mm
April	20.5	235 h	6 °C	134 mm
May	20.0	214 h	11 °C	70 mm
June	24.5	321 h	19 °C	135 mm
July	26.5	349 h	23 °C	96 mm
August	26.5	316 h	22 °C	91 mm
September	21.5	228 h	17 °C	53 mm
October	22.0	213 h	12 °C	84 mm
November	20.0	179 h	8 °C	267 mm
December	23.0	205 h	3 °C	168 mm

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Technical details of Manuels Beach / Island of Newfoundland spot

The spot works with winds from SSW, SW, WSW, W.

Depending on conditions: NNE, NE, S, WNW, NW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

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ST JOHNS WEST CLIMATE13.3 km

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CW3179 St. Phillips CA9.1 km

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