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Saint-Antoine Chez PHIL kitesurf spot
Canada · Québec
Overview
Kitesurfing spot on the Richelieu River at Saint-Antoine-sur-Richelieu, in the Montérégie region. "Chez PHIL" is a launch site recognized by the local kitesurfing community. The river offers a section wide enough for sailing.
The Richelieu River flows south to north from Lake Champlain. At Saint-Antoine, it meanders through an agricultural valley, with low banks that allow the dominant southwest winds through. Spot frequented by kiters from the Montreal and Montérégie area. Season from June to September.
Spot forecast for Saint-Antoine Chez PHIL
Sunrise 07:16 · Sunset 17:58
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Saint-Antoine Chez PHIL: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
177h
in March · 19 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are June, July and March, at 20 rideable days and 19 °C. The low point is September, at 13.5 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 -5 °C. The wettest month is August, with 109 mm.
Monthly averages: Saint-Antoine Chez PHIL
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5 | 136 h | -5 °C | 56 mm |
| February | 18.0 | 143 h | -3 °C | 56 mm |
| March | 19.0 | 177 h | 5 °C | 67 mm |
| April | 19.0 | 183 h | 12 °C | 72 mm |
| May | 15.5 | 139 h | 20 °C | 45 mm |
| June | 21.0 | 203 h | 25 °C | 86 mm |
| July | 19.5 | 150 h | 27 °C | 108 mm |
| August | 15.0 | 128 h | 25 °C | 109 mm |
| September | 13.5 | 114 h | 22 °C | 27 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 122 h | 16 °C | 51 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 130 h | 6 °C | 69 mm |
| December | 15.5 | 131 h | -4 °C | 63 mm |
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Technical details of Saint-Antoine Chez PHIL spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
River water body with moderate current. Warm fresh water in summer (20-24°C). Muddy bottom. Short chop when wind opposes current. Limited navigable width — stay in the practice area. Watch for depth variations.
Hazards
Constant river current, watch for drift. Recreational boat traffic on the Richelieu River. Limited width of navigable area. Possible submerged obstacles (rocks, stumps). Access on private land — respect the site and landowners.
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