Canada · Alberta
49.93 | -113.03
Southwest Kite Beach is a launch spot in the southwest corner of Keho Lake. This area offers a different orientation from other lake beaches, allowing sailing in north winds in addition to classic Chinooks.
The southwest position on the lake gives interesting fetch with northeast winds, complementary to the usual Chinook conditions. The spot is less crowded than Kite Beach, offering more space. 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…)
The season runs from April to July, peaking in May: 21 rideable days a month and 189 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is February, at 14 days.
7-12 knots · 66% 13-20 knots · 29% 21-30 knots · 6%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 66% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at -3 °C. The wettest month is June, with 69 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 | 16.5 | 106 h | -2 °C | 15 mm |
| February | 14.0 | 101 h | -3 °C | 16 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 111 h | 4 °C | 20 mm |
| April | 22.0 | 217 h | 12 °C | 34 mm |
| May | 23.0 | 189 h | 18 °C | 66 mm |
| June | 19.5 | 152 h | 21 °C | 69 mm |
| July | 20.0 | 138 h | 25 °C | 25 mm |
| August | 14.0 | 96 h | 25 °C | 33 mm |
| September | 15.5 | 112 h | 23 °C | 20 mm |
| October | 19.5 | 125 h | 14 °C | 10 mm |
| November | 14.0 | 92 h | 4 °C | 19 mm |
| December | 15.0 | 85 h | 1 °C | 9 mm |
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Open all year round
Intermediate
Shallow reservoir. Warm fresh water (18-22°C in summer). Muddy bottom. Variable chop depending on wind direction. This area is more sheltered in classic Chinook winds but excellent with north winds. Variable water level.
Wind can be turbulent in the southwest corner of the lake. Shallow bottom. Prairie thunderstorms. Close shoreline — watch for being thrown onto the bank. Variable water level.
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