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West Alton Shelter kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Missouri
Overview
West Alton Shelter is a kitesurf spot at the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, north of St. Louis. This unique spot is located in the floodplain between North America's two largest rivers. Vast flat expanses offering excellent fetch. Winds channeled by the river valley are consistent and sustained. Warning: flood-prone area — check water levels before coming. Season from May to October.
Spot forecast for West Alton Shelter
Sunrise 07:15 · Sunset 18:15
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West Alton Shelter: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
271h
in March · 28 rideable days
The season runs from February to June, peaking in March: 24 rideable days a month and 271 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is September, at 10.5 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 1 °C. The wettest month is July, with 257 mm.
Monthly averages: West Alton Shelter
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.5 | 161 h | 1 °C | 72 mm |
| February | 22.5 | 159 h | 9 °C | 16 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 271 h | 17 °C | 98 mm |
| April | 26.5 | 267 h | 20 °C | 110 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 187 h | 25 °C | 106 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 174 h | 30 °C | 133 mm |
| July | 17.0 | 117 h | 31 °C | 257 mm |
| August | 16.5 | 115 h | 30 °C | 29 mm |
| September | 10.5 | 78 h | 28 °C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 153 h | 23 °C | 24 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 168 h | 13 °C | 138 mm |
| December | 22.5 | 158 h | 7 °C | 34 mm |
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Technical details of West Alton Shelter spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, 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
Mississippi/Missouri River freshwater with very limited visibility (turbid water). Water temperature from 0°C in winter to 27°C in summer. Floodplain area with shallow water when accessible. Current possible from rivers. Muddy bottom. Full 4/3 wetsuit in spring/fall, shorty in summer.
Hazards
Flood-prone area: check river levels before coming. Violent thunderstorms with lightning and tornadoes — exit water immediately. Dangerous river currents. Floating debris (logs, branches). Very turbid water hiding all obstacles. Water moccasin and copperhead snakes. Numerous mosquitoes. Area isolation.
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