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Lac la Biche | Mission Beach kitesurf spot
Canada · Alberta
Overview
Mission Beach is a spot on the northwest shore of Lac la Biche, one of northern Alberta's largest lakes. The site takes its name from the historic mission founded in the 19th century. This shore offers different access from the Main Pier to the south.
From the northwest shore, southeast winds cross the lake with maximum fetch. Northwest winds are offshore here, to be avoided. Unique natural and historical setting. Season from June to September.
Spot forecast for Lac la Biche | Mission Beach
Sunrise 08:08 · Sunset 18:17
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Lac la Biche | Mission Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
145h
in May · 15 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, October and March, at 12 rideable days and 8 °C. The low point is February, at 3.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 94% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at -12 °C. The wettest month is June, with 80 mm.
Monthly averages: Lac la Biche | Mission Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0 | 39 h | -9 °C | 15 mm |
| February | 3.5 | 36 h | -8 °C | 11 mm |
| March | 10.0 | 97 h | 0 °C | 19 mm |
| April | 8.0 | 84 h | 10 °C | 19 mm |
| May | 15.0 | 145 h | 16 °C | 54 mm |
| June | 7.5 | 75 h | 18 °C | 80 mm |
| July | 6.0 | 59 h | 24 °C | 39 mm |
| August | 9.5 | 93 h | 22 °C | 67 mm |
| September | 6.0 | 45 h | 19 °C | 46 mm |
| October | 10.5 | 76 h | 8 °C | 40 mm |
| November | 8.0 | 52 h | -2 °C | 24 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 59 h | -12 °C | 48 mm |
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Technical details of Lac la Biche | Mission Beach spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Fresh water. Temperature of 18-22°C in summer. Variable bottom. Maximum fetch with southeast winds from this shore. Formed chop from long fetch. Spacious sailing area.
Hazards
SE wind onshore but NW offshore — adapt spot choice. Large exposed lake. Summer thunderstorms. Relative isolation. Abundant mosquitoes in early summer.
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