Canada · Québec
47.37 | -70.39
Kitesurf spot at Isle-aux-Coudres, a legendary island in the St. Lawrence River in Charlevoix. The island offers several launch zones with varied conditions depending on tides and winds. The immense tidal flats exposed at low tide create a unique playground. The setting is spectacular with the Charlevoix mountains as a backdrop. Tidal currents around the island are among the strongest on the St. Lawrence — spot reserved for experienced riders who know the tide schedules.
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 August, peaking in May: 23 rideable days a month and 255 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is February, at 17.5 days.
7-12 knots · 69% 13-20 knots · 29% 21-30 knots · 1%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -5 °C. The wettest month is August, with 117 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 | 23.5 | 164 h | -5 °C | 58 mm |
| February | 17.5 | 123 h | -4 °C | 37 mm |
| March | 19.0 | 141 h | 1 °C | 78 mm |
| April | 22.5 | 203 h | 8 °C | 59 mm |
| May | 24.5 | 255 h | 15 °C | 61 mm |
| June | 23.0 | 223 h | 20 °C | 77 mm |
| July | 21.5 | 232 h | 23 °C | 105 mm |
| August | 22.0 | 179 h | 21 °C | 117 mm |
| September | 20.5 | 172 h | 19 °C | 32 mm |
| October | 20.5 | 173 h | 12 °C | 54 mm |
| November | 21.5 | 161 h | 5 °C | 79 mm |
| December | 18.5 | 126 h | -4 °C | 65 mm |
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St. Lawrence estuary with significant tides (4-5m tidal range). Immense sandy tidal flats at low tide. Very strong tidal currents around the island, up to 5-6 knots. Brackish and cold water (10-15°C in summer), 4/3 wetsuit required. The water changes dramatically between high tide (water riding) and low tide (landkite possible on tidal flats).
Extremely strong tidal currents — major danger. Check tide tables before every session. Risk of being swept away by the current far from the island. Cold water with hypothermia risk. Commercial shipping on the St. Lawrence channel. Submerged rocks and obstacles. Isolated area — bring communication device.
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