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Stoney Beach kitesurf spot
Canada · Nova Scotia
Overview
Stoney Beach is a kitesurfing spot just west of Lawrencetown Beach, on Nova Scotia's Atlantic coast. This more discreet beach than its neighbour Lawrencetown offers similar conditions but with fewer crowds. Facing south-southwest, it catches the prevailing SW winds. The spot is favoured by local kitesurfers looking to avoid the crowds at the main spot. Sandy bottom with some rocky areas.
Spot forecast for Stoney Beach
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:20
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.6 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 · 1.6 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
Stoney Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
191h
in August · 23.5 rideable days
The season runs from July to August, peaking in August: 23 rideable days a month and 191 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is February, at 13 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 November, with 126 mm.
Monthly averages: Stoney Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5 | 119 h | 0 °C | 57 mm |
| February | 13.0 | 117 h | 0 °C | 124 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 201 h | 5 °C | 87 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 150 h | 8 °C | 111 mm |
| May | 15.5 | 123 h | 13 °C | 23 mm |
| June | 17.5 | 191 h | 18 °C | 39 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 195 h | 21 °C | 25 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 191 h | 22 °C | 50 mm |
| September | 16.0 | 118 h | 21 °C | 27 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 133 h | 15 °C | 34 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 127 h | 8 °C | 126 mm |
| December | 16.5 | 127 h | 2 °C | 90 mm |
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Technical details of Stoney Beach spot
The spot works with winds from 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
Atlantic Ocean with swell. Sandy beach break. Waves 0.5-2 m depending on conditions. Cold water year-round (8-16°C) — thick wetsuit mandatory. Semi-diurnal tides modifying the beach. Longshore currents possible.
Hazards
Rip currents and longshore currents. Sometimes strong Atlantic swell. Cold water — hypothermia risk. Rocky areas in places. Frequent summer fog. More limited access than Lawrencetown — check access conditions.
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