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Powell River kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Canada · Colombie-Britannique
Overview
Powell River is a small coastal town on the Upper Sunshine Coast, accessible by ferry from Comox (Vancouver Island) or Earls Cove (Sunshine Coast). The spot faces east toward the Georgia Strait and Texada Island. SE winds are the most regular. Quiet small coastal town atmosphere, far from Vancouver's bustle.
Spot forecast for Powell River
Sunrise 07:47 · Sunset 18:16
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 101 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 2.8 m Low tide · 2.2 m High tide · 2.9 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 2.9 m Low tide · 2 m High tide · 2.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.1 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 2.9 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.2 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 3.1 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.4 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 3.2 m
Powell River: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
94h
in November · 14 rideable days
The season runs from October to December, peaking in November: 14 rideable days a month and 94 hours of usable wind, at 10 °C. The low point is April, at 8 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 70% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 5 °C. The wettest month is December, with 165 mm.
Monthly averages: Powell River
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5 | 74 h | 5 °C | 132 mm |
| February | 10.5 | 68 h | 6 °C | 75 mm |
| March | 14.5 | 98 h | 10 °C | 104 mm |
| April | 8.0 | 60 h | 14 °C | 30 mm |
| May | 12.5 | 84 h | 17 °C | 40 mm |
| June | 9.0 | 74 h | 21 °C | 25 mm |
| July | 8.5 | 66 h | 26 °C | 21 mm |
| August | 10.0 | 73 h | 25 °C | 22 mm |
| September | 8.0 | 72 h | 21 °C | 87 mm |
| October | 13.0 | 89 h | 13 °C | 148 mm |
| November | 14.0 | 94 h | 9 °C | 143 mm |
| December | 13.5 | 86 h | 7 °C | 165 mm |
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Technical details of Powell River spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat to choppy water in the Georgia Strait. Partial protection from Texada Island offshore. Sand and pebble bottom. Light tidal current. Moderate fetch from the east. Cold water (10-16°C).
Hazards
Double ferry crossing needed to access. Frequent floating logs (active forestry industry). Ferry and barge traffic. Cold water. Remote rescue services. Tidal current possible between islands.
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