Canada · British Columbia
49.85 | -119.49
Rotary Beach is Kelowna's most popular kitesurf spot, on the west shore of Okanagan Lake. The lake runs north-south in a valley, creating a funnelling effect that channels the wind. The thermal southerly wind ("lake breeze") develops in the afternoon during summer. Urban spot with parking, lawn and facilities. Magnificent views of vineyards and mountains.
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 June to August, peaking in July: 4 rideable days a month and 25 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is January, at 0.5 days.
7-12 knots · 95% 13-20 knots · 5%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 95% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 1 °C. The wettest month is August, with 41 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 | 0.5 | 5 h | 1 °C | 16 mm |
| February | 0.5 | 6 h | 3 °C | 15 mm |
| March | 1.0 | 6 h | 11 °C | 15 mm |
| April | 5.0 | 24 h | 16 °C | 7 mm |
| May | 0.5 | 8 h | 21 °C | 17 mm |
| June | 4.5 | 17 h | 25 °C | 12 mm |
| July | 5.5 | 25 h | 31 °C | 6 mm |
| August | 2.5 | 14 h | 28 °C | 41 mm |
| September | 0.5 | 7 h | 25 °C | 6 mm |
| October | 2.5 | 14 h | 14 °C | 11 mm |
| November | 1.0 | 5 h | 7 °C | 25 mm |
| December | 1.0 | 7 h | 4 °C | 31 mm |
Ridden here? One photo or video, and the spot comes alive for everyone discovering it.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Fresh water. Flat to choppy water depending on wind strength. The lake is about 4 km wide here, providing decent fetch. Sand and pebble bottom. Progressive depth. Relatively warm water in summer (18-22°C) — one of BC's warmest lakes.
Heavy boat traffic in summer (motorboats, jet-skis, paddleboards). Swimming zone to respect. Wind can drop suddenly in late afternoon. Watch for cruise boats on the lake. The lake is deep (up to 232m) and water stays cold at depth.
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