Canada · Ontario
43.21 | -82.01
Kettle Point is on the southeast coast of Lake Huron, on the Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation reserve. The spot faces northwest with good fetch across the lake. The name comes from unique spherical rock formations (kettles) found on the beach. Remarkable geological site. Respect the First Nations community.
The season runs from October to April, peaking in March: 24 rideable days a month and 232 hours of usable wind, at 6 °C. The low point is July, at 12.7 days.
16-22 knots · 60% 22-30 knots · 36% 30-40 knots · 4% 40+ knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 16 and 22 knots — 60% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is August, with 38 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 | 24.3 | 210 h | 0 °C | 14 mm |
| February | 23.7 | 203 h | 2 °C | 9 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 232 h | 5 °C | 12 mm |
| April | 21.3 | 190 h | 11 °C | 22 mm |
| May | 19.3 | 171 h | 18 °C | 26 mm |
| June | 20.7 | 188 h | 23 °C | 20 mm |
| July | 12.7 | 111 h | 25 °C | 31 mm |
| August | 17.7 | 161 h | 25 °C | 38 mm |
| September | 14.7 | 130 h | 22 °C | 9 mm |
| October | 22.7 | 201 h | 16 °C | 17 mm |
| November | 24.3 | 214 h | 8 °C | 19 mm |
| December | 23.0 | 194 h | 2 °C | 17 mm |
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Open all year round
Intermediate
Lake Huron fresh water. Flat to choppy. Sandy bottom with rock formations. Good fetch from the NW. Warm water in summer (18-22°C). Progressive depth.
First Nations territory — respect the community and local rules. Rock formations (kettles) on the beach and in the water — obstacles. Waves in strong wind. Sudden thunderstorms.
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