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Blanche kitesurf spot
Canada · Nova Scotia
Overview
Blanche is a spot at the extreme south of Nova Scotia, in the Cape Sable region — the southernmost point of the province's mainland. This wild and remote coastal area offers full southern exposure on the open Atlantic. The beaches in the Blanche area are among Nova Scotia's most exposed, receiving the full force of the Atlantic Ocean. Remote spot for experienced riders seeking powerful conditions in a wild setting.
Spot forecast for Blanche
Sunrise 07:42 · Sunset 18:30
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2 m
Blanche: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
264h
in April · 25 rideable days
The season runs from March to June, peaking in April: 24 rideable days a month and 264 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is September, at 18.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 1 °C. The wettest month is February, with 82 mm.
Monthly averages: Blanche
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.0 | 235 h | 1 °C | 55 mm |
| February | 20.0 | 204 h | 1 °C | 82 mm |
| March | 24.5 | 275 h | 6 °C | 59 mm |
| April | 25.0 | 264 h | 11 °C | 36 mm |
| May | 25.0 | 231 h | 17 °C | 19 mm |
| June | 23.0 | 253 h | 21 °C | 50 mm |
| July | 21.5 | 231 h | 23 °C | 22 mm |
| August | 21.5 | 171 h | 23 °C | 22 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 157 h | 21 °C | 47 mm |
| October | 23.5 | 219 h | 16 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 204 h | 9 °C | 36 mm |
| December | 22.5 | 179 h | 3 °C | 52 mm |
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Technical details of Blanche spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Expert
On the water
Fully exposed Atlantic Ocean. Powerful open ocean swell. Waves of 1-3 m+ frequent. Very cold water (6-14°C) — Labrador Current influence. Sandy and rocky bottom. Semi-diurnal tides. Significant coastal and rip currents.
Hazards
Very exposed and remote spot — no rescue services nearby. Very strong currents. Powerful Atlantic swell. Very cold water requiring drysuit outside summer. Dense fog frequent. Rocks. Riding only for experts, never alone.
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