Canada · Manitoba
50.61 | -96.96
Willow Island is a spot on the west shore of Lake Winnipeg, near Gimli. Willow Island offers a partially protected sailing area with conditions suited for intermediate levels.
The island creates a partially sheltered water body while still receiving east winds with the large Lake Winnipeg fetch. Calmer area than the open beaches. Popular with local Interlake kitesurfers. Season from June to October.
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 April to September, peaking in May: 19 rideable days a month and 229 hours of usable wind, at 20 °C. The low point is January, at 5.5 days.
7-12 knots · 73% 13-20 knots · 27% 21-30 knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -10 °C. The wettest month is August, 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 | 5.5 | 44 h | -10 °C | 3 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 76 h | -8 °C | 16 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 92 h | -2 °C | 25 mm |
| April | 19.0 | 174 h | 9 °C | 20 mm |
| May | 24.5 | 229 h | 17 °C | 32 mm |
| June | 18.0 | 132 h | 22 °C | 27 mm |
| July | 16.0 | 124 h | 25 °C | 56 mm |
| August | 18.0 | 150 h | 24 °C | 112 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 147 h | 21 °C | 18 mm |
| October | 13.0 | 119 h | 12 °C | 39 mm |
| November | 9.5 | 70 h | 2 °C | 26 mm |
| December | 10.5 | 85 h | -10 °C | 37 mm |
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Open all year round
Intermediate
Fresh water. Temperature of 18-22°C. Sandy to muddy bottom. The island offers partial protection — reduced chop compared to open water. Good progression conditions. Shallow south basin.
Currents around the island. Large lake behind — don't venture into open water. Prairie thunderstorms. Blue-green algae. Fishing boats.
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