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raferty dam kitesurf spot
Canada · Saskatchewan
Overview
Rafferty Dam is a reservoir in southeastern Saskatchewan, created by the Rafferty Dam on the Souris River. This prairie reservoir offers accessible kitesurfing conditions with shallow waters and exposure to prairie winds. The flat surrounding terrain ensures regular, unobstructed wind. The reservoir is a popular fishing and recreation destination in the Estevan area. Note: a duplicate exists (ID 9263) at a slightly different location.
Spot forecast for raferty dam
Sunrise 07:21 · Sunset 17:52
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raferty dam: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
397h
in May · 30.5 rideable days
The spot works year-round: 27 rideable days a month on average, at 10 °C. It peaks in May, with 397 hours of usable wind.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 61% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -10 °C. The wettest month is May, with 69 mm.
Monthly averages: raferty dam
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.5 | 240 h | -10 °C | 1 mm |
| February | 24.5 | 230 h | -7 °C | 10 mm |
| March | 28.0 | 294 h | 2 °C | 10 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 368 h | 12 °C | 24 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 397 h | 18 °C | 69 mm |
| June | 26.5 | 364 h | 22 °C | 49 mm |
| July | 26.5 | 257 h | 27 °C | 29 mm |
| August | 27.5 | 332 h | 26 °C | 29 mm |
| September | 27.0 | 268 h | 24 °C | 25 mm |
| October | 28.0 | 268 h | 15 °C | 18 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 200 h | 2 °C | 18 mm |
| December | 26.0 | 191 h | -7 °C | 24 mm |
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Technical details of raferty dam spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Prairie reservoir. Shallow, flat water. Muddy/sandy bottom. Chop limited by shallow depth. Freshwater warming quickly in summer. Regular prairie wind without obstacles. Ideal conditions for progression.
Hazards
Violent and sudden prairie thunderstorms. Muddy bottom that can trap. Cold water in spring and fall. Currents possible near the dam — maintain distance. Rural area remote from emergency services. Algae in late summer.
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Additional stations
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Estevan11.3 km
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SOURIS RIVER BELOW RAFFERTY RESERVOIR1.6 km
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