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Wreck Beach kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Canada · British Columbia
Overview
Wreck Beach is located at the western tip of the UBC (University of British Columbia) peninsula in Vancouver. This west/northwest-facing spot offers direct exposure to the Georgia Strait. Known as a clothing-optional beach, access is via a long staircase from the campus cliffs. Exposed spot with more consistent wind than English Bay beaches.
Spot forecast for Wreck Beach
Sunrise 07:42 · Sunset 18:13
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 91.7 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 3.4 m Low tide · 2.6 m High tide · 3.6 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 3.6 m Low tide · 2.3 m High tide · 3.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 3.9 m Low tide · 2 m High tide · 3.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 4.1 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 3.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 4.4 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 4.1 m
Wreck 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…)
137h
in April · 16.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to June, peaking in April: 15 rideable days a month and 137 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is December, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is December, with 206 mm.
Monthly averages: Wreck Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 34 h | 6 °C | 150 mm |
| February | 7.0 | 54 h | 7 °C | 94 mm |
| March | 9.5 | 59 h | 9 °C | 104 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 137 h | 13 °C | 40 mm |
| May | 15.0 | 112 h | 16 °C | 56 mm |
| June | 13.0 | 125 h | 18 °C | 38 mm |
| July | 9.0 | 71 h | 22 °C | 11 mm |
| August | 10.0 | 84 h | 22 °C | 52 mm |
| September | 11.0 | 73 h | 19 °C | 45 mm |
| October | 6.0 | 39 h | 13 °C | 184 mm |
| November | 6.0 | 39 h | 9 °C | 164 mm |
| December | 5.0 | 31 h | 8 °C | 206 mm |
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Technical details of Wreck Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Choppy to rough water depending on wind. Direct exposure to the Georgia Strait with good fetch in NW winds. Sand and pebble bottom. Tidal currents possible along the point. Waves can build in strong NW or W winds.
Hazards
Difficult access: long steep staircase from the cliffs (carrying gear is strenuous). Tidal currents along UBC point. Marine traffic (cargo ships approaching Vancouver harbour). Exposed spot — avoid in offshore winds (E/SE). Cold water. Limited quick rescue access.
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