Overview

Lighthouse Marine Park is a kitesurfing spot at Point Roberts, the extreme northwest of the contiguous United States, on the Strait of Georgia. This park sits on an American peninsula accessible only by driving through Canada (British Columbia). The spot offers exposure to the open waters of the strait with views of Vancouver and the Gulf Islands. Conditions are advanced with strong tidal currents and cold water. Unique setting with the lighthouse and international border.

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Spot forecast for Lighthouse Marine Park

Sunrise 07:41 · Sunset 18:12

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 59.5 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October Low tide 01:45 · 1.6 m High tide 08:23 · 3.4 m Low tide 14:16 · 2.6 m High tide 19:27 · 3.6 m
Tuesday 20 October Low tide 02:42 · 1.6 m High tide 09:25 · 3.6 m Low tide 15:19 · 2.3 m High tide 20:50 · 3.6 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 03:31 · 1.5 m High tide 10:06 · 3.9 m Low tide 16:08 · 2 m High tide 21:56 · 3.8 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 04:13 · 1.4 m High tide 10:38 · 4.1 m Low tide 16:51 · 1.7 m High tide 22:46 · 4 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 04:53 · 1.4 m High tide 11:07 · 4.4 m Low tide 17:31 · 1.3 m High tide 23:31 · 4.1 m

Lighthouse Marine Park: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

188h

in April · 22.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to July, peaking in April: 21 rideable days a month and 188 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is January, at 9 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 87%13-20 knots · 12%21-30 knots · 1%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is December, with 163 mm.

Monthly averages: Lighthouse Marine Park

Monthly averages — Lighthouse Marine Park — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	9.0	56 h	6 °C	132 mm
February	12.0	83 h	7 °C	50 mm
March	21.5	166 h	10 °C	66 mm
April	22.5	188 h	14 °C	24 mm
May	20.5	192 h	17 °C	35 mm
June	22.0	200 h	19 °C	30 mm
July	20.5	161 h	24 °C	6 mm
August	17.0	149 h	23 °C	51 mm
September	17.0	119 h	20 °C	36 mm
October	17.5	117 h	13 °C	111 mm
November	12.0	99 h	10 °C	119 mm
December	14.5	107 h	8 °C	163 mm

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Technical details of Lighthouse Marine Park spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Strait of Georgia with cold saltwater (7-13°C/45-55°F). A 5/3mm wetsuit with hood and gloves. Formed chop to swell depending on conditions. Strong tidal currents in the strait. Rocky and sandy bottom. Variable conditions with tides and winds.

Hazards

Strong tidal currents in the Strait of Georgia. Very cold water — hypothermia. Heavy maritime traffic (cargo ships, BC Ferries). Canada/USA border crossing required to access the spot — bring your passport. Orcas (killer whales) frequently spotted in the area. Submerged rocks. Exposed spot.

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