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Le Quai de Grosse île kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Canada · Québec
Overview
Le Quai de Grosse-Île is a spot located in the harbour area of Grosse-Île, at the northeastern tip of the Magdalen Islands. The wharf provides a convenient launch point with easy water access. The harbour area is partially sheltered, but open water is quickly accessible. The area is known for its clear waters and peaceful atmosphere typical of the northern archipelago.
Spot forecast for Le Quai de Grosse île
Sunrise 07:32 · Sunset 18:09
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.5 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.5 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.6 m
Le Quai de Grosse île: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
198h
in November · 23 rideable days
The season runs from October to February, peaking in November: 22 rideable days a month and 198 hours of usable wind, at 3 °C. The low point is July, at 14 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 43% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is March, with 75 mm.
Monthly averages: Le Quai de Grosse île
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.5 | 203 h | -2 °C | 28 mm |
| February | 23.0 | 216 h | -2 °C | 47 mm |
| March | 19.5 | 197 h | 1 °C | 75 mm |
| April | 21.5 | 248 h | 4 °C | 49 mm |
| May | 25.5 | 316 h | 10 °C | 23 mm |
| June | 16.0 | 194 h | 16 °C | 33 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 120 h | 21 °C | 26 mm |
| August | 18.0 | 170 h | 22 °C | 33 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 215 h | 18 °C | 25 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 207 h | 12 °C | 20 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 198 h | 6 °C | 33 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 178 h | -1 °C | 57 mm |
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Technical details of Le Quai de Grosse île spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Semi-sheltered harbour area with quick access to open water. Water is relatively calm near the wharf, choppier offshore. Sandy and rocky bottom in places. Water is cold (12-16°C in summer), 4/3 wetsuit minimum. Tides affect water level at the wharf — check before launching.
Hazards
Maritime traffic possible near the wharf — stay alert. Submerged rocks in some areas. Cold water all season. Currents possible near the harbour. Port infrastructure (pilings, moorings) to avoid. Isolated area with limited services.
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