Canada · New Brunswick
47.84 | -64.69
Île Lamèque / Pointe Canot is a spot on Lamèque Island in New Brunswick's Acadian Peninsula, facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Lamèque Island, connected to the mainland by a bridge, is a low, flat island swept by gulf winds. Pointe Canot offers exceptional exposure to prevailing winds with considerable fetch on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The region is the heart of Acadia, with its vibrant Francophone culture and fishing industry. Lamèque Baroque Music Festival in summer.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are January, May and February, at 25 rideable days and 2 °C. The low point is June, at 17 days.
7-12 knots · 65% 13-20 knots · 30% 21-30 knots · 5% 31+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 65% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -4 °C. The wettest month is March, with 142 mm. Bar height is the month's rideable days; the split shows how its wind hours break down by strength.
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 220 h | -4 °C | 42 mm |
| February | 24.0 | 227 h | -3 °C | 53 mm |
| March | 20.0 | 202 h | 1 °C | 142 mm |
| April | 20.5 | 234 h | 6 °C | 74 mm |
| May | 24.5 | 234 h | 13 °C | 54 mm |
| June | 17.0 | 142 h | 21 °C | 50 mm |
| July | 17.0 | 164 h | 25 °C | 15 mm |
| August | 17.5 | 139 h | 24 °C | 40 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 153 h | 20 °C | 65 mm |
| October | 24.0 | 215 h | 13 °C | 103 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 228 h | 5 °C | 98 mm |
| December | 20.0 | 185 h | -2 °C | 58 mm |
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Open all year round
Intermediate
Gulf of St. Lawrence with significant fetch. Moderate to strong chop depending on winds. No major ocean swell (semi-enclosed gulf). Sandy bottom. Cold water but warming in summer (14-18°C). Moderate semi-diurnal tides. Coastal currents possible around the island.
Gulf winds can be very strong and constant. Cold water — wetsuit needed. Currents around Lamèque Island. Fishing boat traffic (crab and lobster fleet). Remote from emergency services. Fog possible.
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