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Kluane Lake kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Canada
Overview
Kluane Lake is a kitesurfing spot located in southwestern Yukon, in the heart of a spectacular wild landscape between mountains and glaciers. It is the largest lake entirely within the Yukon, stretching 81 kilometers long and covering approximately 408 km². The setting is absolutely grandiose, with the snow-capped peaks of Kluane National Park as a backdrop.
The lake benefits from katabatic thermal winds descending from the surrounding glaciers and mountains, creating consistent wind conditions, mainly from the west and northwest. These winds can be powerful and changeable, requiring solid experience. The water is very cold year-round (dry suit recommended).
The sailing season is very short, from June to August only. This spot is reserved for advanced riders due to the isolation, glacial water, and sometimes unpredictable winds. You need to be self-sufficient and well-prepared. It is a unique kitesurfing adventure in a breathtaking Canadian wilderness setting.
Spot forecast for Kluane Lake
Sunrise 09:10 · Sunset 18:47
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Kluane Lake: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
25h
in June · 5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are December, June and August, at 6 rideable days and 6 °C. The low point is September, at 0.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 100% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at -14 °C. The wettest month is October, with 49 mm.
Monthly averages: Kluane Lake
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0 | 21 h | -10 °C | 42 mm |
| February | 1.5 | 10 h | -8 °C | 9 mm |
| March | 1.5 | 9 h | -2 °C | 16 mm |
| April | 1.5 | 13 h | 3 °C | 17 mm |
| May | 3.0 | 16 h | 9 °C | 37 mm |
| June | 5.0 | 25 h | 15 °C | 47 mm |
| July | 4.5 | 30 h | 18 °C | 41 mm |
| August | 5.0 | 43 h | 17 °C | 48 mm |
| September | 0.5 | 4 h | 11 °C | 29 mm |
| October | 4.0 | 24 h | 3 °C | 49 mm |
| November | 3.5 | 17 h | -6 °C | 25 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 42 h | -14 °C | 28 mm |
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Technical details of Kluane Lake spot
The spot works with winds from SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.
Depending on conditions: N, S, SSW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
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