Canada · Québec
45.43 | -73.83
Kitesurf spot in Pointe-Claire, on the north shore of Lac Saint-Louis. This historic spot on Montreal's kite scene benefits from good southern exposure with generous fetch across the lake. The point offers direct access to open water. The nearby Pointe-Claire Sailing Club reflects the area's nautical tradition. Urban spot easily accessible with views of the lake and Champlain Bridge in the distance.
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, March and April, at 17 rideable days and 14 °C. The low point is September, at 11.5 days.
7-12 knots · 87% 13-20 knots · 13% 21-30 knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 87% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -5 °C. The wettest month is August, with 109 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 | 15.5 | 112 h | -5 °C | 58 mm |
| February | 15.0 | 117 h | -2 °C | 50 mm |
| March | 17.0 | 133 h | 6 °C | 54 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 130 h | 12 °C | 87 mm |
| May | 13.5 | 97 h | 20 °C | 40 mm |
| June | 18.0 | 158 h | 25 °C | 64 mm |
| July | 16.5 | 148 h | 28 °C | 61 mm |
| August | 17.0 | 145 h | 26 °C | 109 mm |
| September | 11.5 | 110 h | 23 °C | 29 mm |
| October | 14.5 | 104 h | 16 °C | 63 mm |
| November | 15.0 | 110 h | 6 °C | 62 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 115 h | -3 °C | 64 mm |
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Open all year round
Intermediate
Lac Saint-Louis, widening of St. Lawrence River. Freshwater with moderate chop in sustained south wind. Sandy to rocky bottom depending on area. Water reaching 20-24°C in summer. Very busy navigation zone — caution with sailboats and watercraft. River current is noticeable, especially during high water periods.
Very busy navigation zone — sailboats, motorboats, kayaks. Submerged rocks in some areas. Commercial shipping channel to respect. Violent thunderstorms possible in summer. River current at the lake edge.
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