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Thompson's Point kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Vermont
Overview
Thompson's Point is a spot on a point extending into Lake Champlain, south of Burlington in the town of Charlotte. This point offers wind exposure from multiple sides and good lake access. The rural setting with Adirondack views is typical of Lake Champlain's east shore.
Spot forecast for Thompson's Point
Sunrise 07:14 · Sunset 18:01
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Thompson's Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
292h
in April · 27 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 24 rideable days a month on average, at 14 °C. It peaks in April, with 292 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is March, with 80 mm.
Monthly averages: Thompson's Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5 | 208 h | -1 °C | 49 mm |
| February | 24.0 | 235 h | 1 °C | 39 mm |
| March | 26.0 | 266 h | 8 °C | 80 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 292 h | 13 °C | 63 mm |
| May | 25.0 | 262 h | 20 °C | 56 mm |
| June | 25.0 | 272 h | 26 °C | 30 mm |
| July | 21.0 | 209 h | 29 °C | 70 mm |
| August | 21.0 | 179 h | 27 °C | 48 mm |
| September | 20.5 | 155 h | 24 °C | 45 mm |
| October | 24.0 | 214 h | 16 °C | 63 mm |
| November | 23.5 | 215 h | 7 °C | 42 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 209 h | -1 °C | 65 mm |
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Technical details of Thompson's Point spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Lake water with moderate to strong chop. The point position offers good fetch in multiple directions. Freshwater. Season from May to October. Variable bottom — rocky and sandy.
Hazards
Rocks along the point and in water. Boat traffic in summer. Summer thunderstorms — monitor weather. Cold water in spring and fall. Wind can be reinforced by the point effect.
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