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Beaconia kitesurf spot
Canada · Manitoba
Overview
Beaconia is a kitesurfing spot on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, south of Patricia Beach. Located in the lake's south basin, the spot benefits from western exposure with 30-40 km fetch for the prevailing west and northwest winds. The area is easily accessible from Winnipeg (about 1 hour drive) and is part of the popular east coast beach corridor of Lake Winnipeg. Sandy beach with easy launch.
Spot forecast for Beaconia
Sunrise 07:57 · Sunset 18:24
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Beaconia: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
165h
in March · 19.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are January, June and December, at 22 rideable days and 1 °C. The low point is February, at 15.5 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 -10 °C. The wettest month is July, with 70 mm.
Monthly averages: Beaconia
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 183 h | -10 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 137 h | -8 °C | 17 mm |
| March | 19.5 | 165 h | -1 °C | 20 mm |
| April | 19.5 | 167 h | 9 °C | 16 mm |
| May | 18.0 | 175 h | 18 °C | 27 mm |
| June | 22.5 | 219 h | 22 °C | 26 mm |
| July | 18.5 | 160 h | 25 °C | 70 mm |
| August | 19.0 | 164 h | 24 °C | 65 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 143 h | 21 °C | 46 mm |
| October | 19.0 | 163 h | 12 °C | 42 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 138 h | 2 °C | 20 mm |
| December | 20.0 | 143 h | -10 °C | 35 mm |
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Technical details of Beaconia spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Freshwater body. Short, regular chop in west winds (30-40 km fetch). Progressive sandy bottom, ideal for beginners near shore. Further out, more committed conditions with waves reaching 1 m. Water relatively warm in summer compared to the north end of the lake.
Hazards
Violent summer thunderstorms possible on Lake Winnipeg with little warning. Cold water in spring and fall (wetsuit required). Driftwood and debris frequent. Boat traffic in summer. Possible drift currents in north winds along the coast.
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