Overview

Cape Croker Lighthouse sits on the Bruce Peninsula's northeast tip, on the territory of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation (Neyaashiinigmiing Reserve). The lighthouse marks the entrance to Georgian Bay. Exposed spot with spectacular views.

First Nation territory — authorization and respect of local rules mandatory. Limited access. Wild and powerful spot for experienced riders. East and northeast winds offer best conditions.

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Spot forecast for Cape Croker Lighthouse

Sunrise 07:46 · Sunset 18:30

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Cape Croker Lighthouse: 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

151h

in May · 18.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, April and September, at 17 rideable days and 10 °C. The low point is January, at 9.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 50%13-20 knots · 39%21-30 knots · 11%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 50% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -1 °C. The wettest month is August, with 140 mm.

Monthly averages: Cape Croker Lighthouse

Monthly averages — Cape Croker Lighthouse — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	9.5	79 h	-1 °C	99 mm
February	10.5	71 h	-1 °C	49 mm
March	13.0	107 h	2 °C	66 mm
April	16.5	149 h	5 °C	97 mm
May	18.5	151 h	9 °C	41 mm
June	14.5	100 h	15 °C	86 mm
July	9.5	73 h	19 °C	109 mm
August	13.5	133 h	18 °C	140 mm
September	15.0	95 h	16 °C	73 mm
October	14.5	123 h	13 °C	25 mm
November	11.0	79 h	6 °C	51 mm
December	11.0	79 h	1 °C	100 mm

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Technical details of Cape Croker Lighthouse spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Georgian Bay facing east and northeast. Crystal-clear freshwater. Limestone rocky bottom — the Bruce Peninsula cliffs plunge into the water. Variable depth, sometimes steep drop-offs. Cold water (14-18°C). Sustained to strong chop.

Hazards

First Nation territory — obtain authorization before riding. Dangerous cliffs and rocky bottom. Cold water — full wetsuit mandatory. Currents around the cape. Isolated spot with no rescue services. Self-sufficient riders only.

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