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McIntosh Lake kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Colorado
Overview
McIntosh Lake is a small lake in Longmont, on the Colorado Front Range at 1,550m. Accessible local spot with Chinook winds from the west and thermals from the south. Quiet suburban setting with mountain views.
Spot forecast for McIntosh Lake
Sunrise 07:16 · Sunset 18:13
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McIntosh Lake: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
80h
in March · 13 rideable days
The season runs from February to May, peaking in March: 10 rideable days a month and 80 hours of usable wind, at 15 °C. The low point is October, at 3 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 64% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is March, with 46 mm.
Monthly averages: McIntosh Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 27 h | 3 °C | 12 mm |
| February | 7.5 | 41 h | 8 °C | 23 mm |
| March | 13.0 | 80 h | 13 °C | 46 mm |
| April | 11.5 | 75 h | 17 °C | 41 mm |
| May | 9.5 | 69 h | 21 °C | 26 mm |
| June | 7.0 | 56 h | 29 °C | 18 mm |
| July | 8.5 | 42 h | 32 °C | 13 mm |
| August | 4.5 | 25 h | 31 °C | 14 mm |
| September | 4.0 | 19 h | 28 °C | 15 mm |
| October | 3.0 | 30 h | 21 °C | 6 mm |
| November | 6.5 | 33 h | 12 °C | 17 mm |
| December | 6.0 | 41 h | 11 °C | 7 mm |
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Technical details of McIntosh Lake spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Small freshwater lake. Limited fetch. Cool water. Shallow in places. Restricted riding area.
Hazards
Afternoon thunderstorms with lightning in summer. Chinook winds with sudden gusts. Small body of water — little room for error. Intense UV at altitude. Check local regulations.
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