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Bachmans Beach kitesurf spot
Canada · Nova Scotia
Overview
Bachmans Beach is a spot in the magnificent Mahone Bay region on Nova Scotia's south coast, famous for its three iconic churches and picturesque village. Mahone Bay offers semi-protected waters dotted with numerous islands (including the famous Oak Island). The spot benefits from partial island protection while remaining exposed to south winds. Exceptional setting in one of Canada's most beautiful maritime regions.
Spot forecast for Bachmans Beach
Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:24
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.6 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- 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 · 0.6 m High tide · 1.7 m
Bachmans Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
176h
in July · 23 rideable days
The season runs from May to August, peaking in July: 22 rideable days a month and 176 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is November, at 16 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is March, with 123 mm.
Monthly averages: Bachmans Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.0 | 141 h | 0 °C | 62 mm |
| February | 16.5 | 141 h | 0 °C | 105 mm |
| March | 22.5 | 214 h | 6 °C | 123 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 150 h | 10 °C | 73 mm |
| May | 20.5 | 159 h | 16 °C | 41 mm |
| June | 21.5 | 201 h | 22 °C | 62 mm |
| July | 23.0 | 176 h | 25 °C | 81 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 158 h | 24 °C | 61 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 120 h | 22 °C | 37 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 142 h | 16 °C | 38 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 135 h | 9 °C | 100 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 146 h | 2 °C | 108 mm |
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Technical details of Bachmans Beach 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
Mahone Bay semi-protected by islands. Moderate chop. Variable bottom — sandy, rocky and seagrass beds. Semi-diurnal tides. Cold Atlantic water (8-16°C). Numerous islands creating wind corridors and varied sheltered areas.
Hazards
Submerged rocks between islands. Heavy boat traffic in summer (tourist area). Lobster traps and buoys. Cold water. Currents between islands. Fog possible.
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