Canada · Québec
45.44 | -73.78
Kitesurf spot in Baie de Valois, on the north shore of Lac Saint-Louis, in the Pointe-Claire borough of Montreal. The bay offers semi-protected water with an ideal southern exposure for prevailing summer winds. It's one of the most popular spots in Montreal's West Island, easily accessible by public transit. The water is relatively shallow in the bay, becoming more open toward the lake.
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 June, August and July, at 19 rideable days and 26 °C. The low point is September, at 13.5 days.
7-12 knots · 84% 13-20 knots · 15% 21-30 knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -5 °C. The wettest month is August, with 114 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 | 17.0 | 123 h | -5 °C | 58 mm |
| February | 16.0 | 126 h | -3 °C | 49 mm |
| March | 17.5 | 145 h | 6 °C | 53 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 140 h | 12 °C | 90 mm |
| May | 14.5 | 109 h | 20 °C | 50 mm |
| June | 19.0 | 175 h | 25 °C | 46 mm |
| July | 18.0 | 164 h | 28 °C | 76 mm |
| August | 19.0 | 162 h | 26 °C | 114 mm |
| September | 13.5 | 126 h | 23 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 14.5 | 107 h | 16 °C | 56 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 122 h | 6 °C | 60 mm |
| December | 17.0 | 126 h | -3 °C | 63 mm |
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Semi-protected bay on Lac Saint-Louis (widening of St. Lawrence River). Shallow freshwater in the bay (1-3m), deeper offshore. Moderate chop in south wind. Water reaching 20-24°C in summer. Very busy area — shared navigation with sailboats, kayaks and paddleboards.
Very busy area with boaters and swimmers. Shallow areas and submerged rocks in some bay zones. Violent summer thunderstorms possible. Commercial shipping on the nearby river channel. St. Lawrence River current noticeable at the lake edge.
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