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Bayswater Nova Scotia kitesurf spot
Canada · Nova Scotia
Overview
Bayswater is a spot on St. Margarets Bay, on Nova Scotia's south coast, about 45 minutes southwest of Halifax. St. Margarets Bay offers semi-protected waters with a good balance between shelter and wind exposure. The spot benefits from south and southwest winds funneling up the bay. Picturesque coastal setting with the islands and fishing villages typical of the Nova Scotian South Shore.
Spot forecast for Bayswater Nova Scotia
Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:23
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 0.3 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.6 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.7 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.8 m
Bayswater Nova Scotia: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
159h
in July · 20.5 rideable days
The season runs from June to August, peaking in July: 20 rideable days a month and 159 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is September, at 14.5 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 0 °C. The wettest month is March, with 124 mm.
Monthly averages: Bayswater Nova Scotia
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5 | 133 h | 0 °C | 72 mm |
| February | 15.5 | 138 h | 0 °C | 114 mm |
| March | 21.5 | 202 h | 5 °C | 124 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 154 h | 9 °C | 76 mm |
| May | 18.0 | 129 h | 14 °C | 49 mm |
| June | 20.0 | 177 h | 20 °C | 54 mm |
| July | 20.5 | 159 h | 23 °C | 52 mm |
| August | 20.5 | 143 h | 22 °C | 57 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 107 h | 21 °C | 45 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 147 h | 16 °C | 55 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 132 h | 8 °C | 103 mm |
| December | 18.0 | 152 h | 2 °C | 95 mm |
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Technical details of Bayswater Nova Scotia spot
The spot works with winds from 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
Semi-protected Atlantic coast bay. Moderate chop, less swell than exposed beaches. Sandy and rocky bottom in places. Semi-diurnal tides with moderate range. Cold Atlantic water (8-16°C). Sufficient riding space in the bay.
Hazards
Submerged rocks and outcrops in the bay. Boat traffic (recreational and fishing). Cold water — wetsuit needed year-round. Tidal currents possible. Frequent summer fog.
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