Canada · Alberta
49.96 | -113.05
Speed Beach is a spot on the west shore of Keho Lake, renowned for its ideal speed conditions. As its name suggests, this beach is favored by riders seeking maximum speed runs.
The west shore is exposed to Chinook winds as offshore, allowing long runs parallel to the coast. Chop is minimal on the west side when wind comes from southwest (short fetch), offering a flat surface ideal for speed. Reserved for experienced riders due to offshore wind. 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, May and January, at 19 rideable days and 10 °C. The low point is August, at 11 days.
7-12 knots · 56% 13-20 knots · 37% 21-30 knots · 6% 31+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at -4 °C. The wettest month is June, with 72 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 | 115 h | -2 °C | 14 mm |
| February | 12.5 | 102 h | -4 °C | 15 mm |
| March | 12.0 | 106 h | 4 °C | 19 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 148 h | 12 °C | 36 mm |
| May | 18.5 | 145 h | 18 °C | 56 mm |
| June | 13.0 | 125 h | 21 °C | 72 mm |
| July | 11.5 | 94 h | 25 °C | 24 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 96 h | 25 °C | 32 mm |
| September | 13.5 | 121 h | 23 °C | 21 mm |
| October | 21.5 | 181 h | 14 °C | 11 mm |
| November | 14.0 | 120 h | 4 °C | 18 mm |
| December | 16.0 | 113 h | 0 °C | 9 mm |
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Flat to light chop surface — ideal for speed. Shallow fresh water (18-22°C). Short fetch on the west side minimizes waves. Muddy bottom. Optimal conditions for speed kiting and GPS challenges. Variable water level.
OFFSHORE WIND — risk of being carried out. Reserved for experienced riders. Very powerful Chinook winds. No possibility of returning to beach if equipment fails. Shallow bottom — dangerous in high-speed falls. Buddy sailing mandatory.
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