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Plage de Cap-aux-OS kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Canada · Québec
Overview
Kitesurf spot at Cap-aux-Os beach, on the north shore of the Baie de Gaspé, at the entrance to Forillon National Park. This small fishing village offers bay access with southeast exposure. The beach is bordered by Forillon's mountains, creating an impressive natural setting. The spot is well positioned to catch SE and east winds entering the bay. Authentic Gaspésie coastal village atmosphere.
Spot forecast for Plage de Cap-aux-OS
Sunrise 06:45 · Sunset 17:18
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.6 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.2 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.4 m
Plage de Cap-aux-OS: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
119h
in March · 14 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in March: 12 rideable days a month and 119 hours of usable wind, at 12 °C. The low point is January, at 3 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 -4 °C. The wettest month is March, with 157 mm.
Monthly averages: Plage de Cap-aux-OS
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 | 24 h | -4 °C | 86 mm |
| February | 8.0 | 49 h | -3 °C | 66 mm |
| March | 14.0 | 119 h | 1 °C | 157 mm |
| April | 11.5 | 117 h | 5 °C | 97 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 137 h | 11 °C | 80 mm |
| June | 11.5 | 114 h | 19 °C | 71 mm |
| July | 11.0 | 72 h | 22 °C | 42 mm |
| August | 9.0 | 68 h | 22 °C | 74 mm |
| September | 9.0 | 67 h | 17 °C | 72 mm |
| October | 9.0 | 76 h | 11 °C | 119 mm |
| November | 7.5 | 45 h | 4 °C | 149 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 50 h | -2 °C | 93 mm |
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Technical details of Plage de Cap-aux-OS spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Baie de Gaspé, north side. Cold salt water (10-15°C in summer). Moderate tides (1-2m). Good fetch to the southeast (bay opening). Chop in SE wind. Sandy to rocky bottom. The bay offers partial protection from the open ocean. Views of Penouille and the bay's south shore.
Hazards
Cold water — thick wetsuit required. Rocks along the north shore. Tidal currents. Mountainous terrain can create turbulence and gusts. Recreational boating. Remote from emergency services.
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