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Bear Lake North Beach State Park kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Utah
Overview
Bear Lake North Beach State Park is a kitesurf spot on Bear Lake, nicknamed the "Caribbean of the Rockies" for its spectacular turquoise waters. This 282 km² glacial lake straddles the Utah-Idaho border at 1,811m elevation. The intense turquoise color is due to suspended calcium carbonate. North Beach State Park offers a large sandy beach and amenities. Consistent winds channeled by the Bear Lake Valley. Season from June to September.
Spot forecast for Bear Lake North Beach State Park
Sunrise 07:43 · Sunset 18:36
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Bear Lake North Beach State 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…)
164h
in July · 28 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 23 rideable days a month and 164 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is January, at 9 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 79% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is February, with 59 mm.
Monthly averages: Bear Lake North Beach State Park
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0 | 53 h | -2 °C | 27 mm |
| February | 14.5 | 88 h | 0 °C | 59 mm |
| March | 12.5 | 99 h | 3 °C | 32 mm |
| April | 19.0 | 123 h | 10 °C | 15 mm |
| May | 21.0 | 158 h | 16 °C | 17 mm |
| June | 25.0 | 163 h | 25 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 28.0 | 164 h | 29 °C | 1 mm |
| August | 24.0 | 161 h | 27 °C | 6 mm |
| September | 21.0 | 114 h | 24 °C | 10 mm |
| October | 15.0 | 96 h | 16 °C | 21 mm |
| November | 9.5 | 58 h | 7 °C | 15 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 88 h | 3 °C | 44 mm |
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Technical details of Bear Lake North Beach State Park spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Crystal-clear turquoise freshwater — unique color due to suspended calcium carbonate. Water temperature from 2°C in winter (frozen) to 19°C in summer. Deep lake (max 63m). Sandy bottom near beach. Moderate to strong chop in high winds on the large fetch. Full 4/3 wetsuit minimum, 5/3 recommended. Elevation 1,811m.
Hazards
Cold water — hypothermia possible even in summer. Altitude (1,811m): increased fatigue. Large lake: conditions can deteriorate rapidly. Mountain thunderstorms with lightning. Motorboat traffic in summer. Winds can increase rapidly in the valley. State Park entrance fee.
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