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Kirkness North Floodway kitesurf spot
Canada · Manitoba
Overview
Kirkness North Floodway is an access point to the northern section of the Red River Floodway, northeast of Winnipeg near the Kirkness community. This northern section of the Floodway offers wider and less urbanized flood plains than the southern sections. The flat prairie terrain ensures regular, unobstructed wind. Convenient urban spot for Winnipeg kitesurfers.
Spot forecast for Kirkness North Floodway
Sunrise 07:58 · Sunset 18:26
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Kirkness North Floodway: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
306h
in April · 27 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are April, May and January, at 27 rideable days and 6 °C. The low point is July, at 18 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 76% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -11 °C. The wettest month is July, with 162 mm.
Monthly averages: Kirkness North Floodway
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5 | 209 h | -11 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 21.0 | 193 h | -8 °C | 13 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 260 h | -1 °C | 28 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 306 h | 10 °C | 19 mm |
| May | 27.0 | 335 h | 19 °C | 30 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 272 h | 22 °C | 30 mm |
| July | 18.0 | 183 h | 25 °C | 162 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 221 h | 24 °C | 38 mm |
| September | 23.0 | 232 h | 22 °C | 33 mm |
| October | 25.5 | 239 h | 13 °C | 53 mm |
| November | 22.5 | 178 h | 2 °C | 19 mm |
| December | 25.0 | 193 h | -10 °C | 34 mm |
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Technical details of Kirkness North Floodway 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
- Beginner
On the water
Northern floodway flood plains. Very shallow, flat water. Flat muddy bottom. Large riding area when plains are flooded. Regular prairie wind without obstacles. Conditions similar to other Floodway spots.
Hazards
Access prohibited when the channel is in operation (floods). Muddy bottom. Debris possible in the flood plains. Power lines — check surroundings before riding. Less frequented area — riding with a partner recommended.
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