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Floras Lake kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Oregon
Overview
Floras Lake is one of Oregon's best kitesurfing spots, a freshwater coastal lake located near Langlois on the south coast. This lake is separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow strip of dunes, creating a flat and protected body of water ideal for learning and progression. Unlike Oregon's dangerous ocean beaches, Floras Lake offers accessible conditions with shallow water and no waves. Northwest thermal winds are channeled by the coastal terrain, providing regular and reliable sessions from May to September.
Spot forecast for Floras Lake
Sunrise 07:37 · Sunset 18:27
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Floras Lake: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
364h
in July · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in July: 28 rideable days a month and 364 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is December, at 19.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 59% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 11 °C. The wettest month is November, with 198 mm.
Monthly averages: Floras Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 186 h | 11 °C | 153 mm |
| February | 23.5 | 174 h | 11 °C | 99 mm |
| March | 27.0 | 264 h | 11 °C | 178 mm |
| April | 25.5 | 254 h | 12 °C | 20 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 303 h | 14 °C | 37 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 334 h | 16 °C | 31 mm |
| July | 29.5 | 364 h | 17 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 238 h | 18 °C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.5 | 258 h | 18 °C | 21 mm |
| October | 23.0 | 191 h | 16 °C | 42 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 168 h | 13 °C | 198 mm |
| December | 19.5 | 157 h | 12 °C | 177 mm |
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Technical details of Floras Lake spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Fresh lake water, warmer than the ocean (14-20°C in summer). 3/2 wetsuit often sufficient in summer, 4/3 in spring. Flat water without waves, ideal for freestyle and learning. Shallow water across much of the lake, allowing riders to stand. Northwest thermal winds at 15-25 knots, regular in summer. The lake is modestly sized, offering sufficient but limited space in strong wind.
Hazards
Limited lake size: be careful not to drift onto shores or into dunes. Aquatic vegetation in some areas that can catch lines or fins. Dune strip between lake and ocean: do not attempt to cross to the ocean, deadly conditions. Winds can be gusty due to surrounding terrain. Cool water that can cause hypothermia during extended sessions. Respect protected wildlife areas around the lake.
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