Canada · Alberta
52.35 | -114.13
Sylvan Lake is a very popular resort lake in central Alberta, between Red Deer and Rocky Mountain House, at 937 m altitude. It's one of the most frequented recreational lakes in the province.
The lake stretches about 8 km east to west, with a width of 1 to 2 km. West and southwest winds from the Rocky Mountain foothills offer good fetch along the lake. Caution: very busy lake in summer with swimmers and boats. Season from June to September.
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 June, peaking in June: 10 rideable days a month and 69 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is November, at 3.5 days.
7-12 knots · 89% 13-20 knots · 11%
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -7 °C. The wettest month is August, with 81 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 | 6.5 | 31 h | -7 °C | 22 mm |
| February | 8.5 | 40 h | -6 °C | 18 mm |
| March | 5.0 | 24 h | 1 °C | 32 mm |
| April | 9.0 | 58 h | 10 °C | 42 mm |
| May | 9.0 | 50 h | 15 °C | 77 mm |
| June | 11.0 | 69 h | 18 °C | 71 mm |
| July | 6.0 | 39 h | 22 °C | 71 mm |
| August | 6.0 | 36 h | 22 °C | 81 mm |
| September | 6.5 | 32 h | 20 °C | 15 mm |
| October | 6.5 | 41 h | 11 °C | 25 mm |
| November | 3.5 | 25 h | 0 °C | 27 mm |
| December | 6.5 | 31 h | -7 °C | 42 mm |
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Open all year round
Intermediate
Clear and clean fresh water. Pleasant summer temperature (19-23°C). Sandy to muddy bottom. The E-W oriented lake channels dominant west winds. Moderate chop. Average depth (max ~18 m). Developed beaches on the south shore.
VERY BUSY LAKE — intense boat traffic (motorboats, jet skis, paddleboards). Swimming areas to absolutely respect. Strict municipal regulations — check authorized zones for kitesurfing. Summer thunderstorms. Possible conflict with other users.
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