Canada · Alberta
49.96 | -112.98
Sandy Beaches is a launch area on the north shore of Keho Lake, characterized by its fine sand beaches. It's one of the most accessible spots on the lake, ideal for beginners and families.
The sandy beach offers comfortable launching and the shallow sandy bottom allows walking far into the lake. With southwest Chinook winds, the wind arrives as side-onshore, pushing riders back toward shore. Ideal conditions for learning. Season from May to October.
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 October, August and December, at 20 rideable days and 13 °C. The low point is February, at 11 days.
7-12 knots · 60% 13-20 knots · 34% 21-30 knots · 6% 31+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 60% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at -4 °C. The wettest month is June, with 71 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 | 16.0 | 103 h | -3 °C | 14 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 94 h | -4 °C | 15 mm |
| March | 15.0 | 134 h | 3 °C | 18 mm |
| April | 15.5 | 145 h | 12 °C | 39 mm |
| May | 17.5 | 152 h | 18 °C | 59 mm |
| June | 17.0 | 142 h | 21 °C | 71 mm |
| July | 14.5 | 118 h | 25 °C | 28 mm |
| August | 19.0 | 131 h | 26 °C | 32 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 127 h | 23 °C | 20 mm |
| October | 24.0 | 198 h | 14 °C | 9 mm |
| November | 15.0 | 120 h | 3 °C | 17 mm |
| December | 18.0 | 115 h | 0 °C | 9 mm |
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Beginner
Very shallow reservoir in this area. Warm fresh water (18-22°C). Sandy bottom — ideal for standing. Side-onshore wind with Chinooks ensures beginner safety. Light to moderate chop. Perfect zone for lessons and initiation.
Chinook winds can ramp up quickly. Very shallow bottom — caution in falls. Prairie thunderstorms with lightning. No shelter from wind or rain. Variable water level.
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