Canada · Ontario
44.22 | -76.50
Richardson Beach is near Kingston, at the eastern end of Lake Ontario where the St. Lawrence River begins. The beach faces south-southwest. The lake narrows here, reducing fetch compared to spots further west.
Kingston is a historic university town with good amenities. The spot offers moderate conditions ideal for progression. South and southwest winds dominate in summer.
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
The season runs from March to August, peaking in July: 18 rideable days a month and 144 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is January, at 8.5 days.
7-12 knots · 83% 13-20 knots · 16% 21-30 knots · under 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is June, with 112 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 | 8.5 | 61 h | -2 °C | 71 mm |
| February | 10.0 | 75 h | -1 °C | 50 mm |
| March | 18.0 | 133 h | 6 °C | 62 mm |
| April | 16.5 | 124 h | 12 °C | 100 mm |
| May | 15.0 | 103 h | 19 °C | 65 mm |
| June | 18.5 | 140 h | 23 °C | 112 mm |
| July | 22.5 | 144 h | 26 °C | 24 mm |
| August | 18.0 | 140 h | 24 °C | 89 mm |
| September | 12.5 | 91 h | 22 °C | 72 mm |
| October | 11.5 | 92 h | 15 °C | 59 mm |
| November | 9.0 | 71 h | 7 °C | 50 mm |
| December | 10.0 | 79 h | -1 °C | 95 mm |
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Intermediate
Lake water at Lake Ontario's eastern end. Freshwater, moderate chop — reduced fetch limits wave size. Sandy bottom, gradual depth. Many islands to the south (Thousand Islands) which can affect wind.
Heavy marine traffic — Kingston is an active port and gateway to the St. Lawrence. Possible currents in the Thousand Islands area. Cold water in spring. Check forecasts — wind can be irregular with the islands.
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