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Grand Bend kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Canada · Ontario
Overview
Grand Bend is a lively beach resort on the east coast of Lake Huron, known for its nightlife and sandy beach. The spot faces west with an immense fetch across the lake. Sunsets are among the most beautiful in Ontario. Very popular spot in summer — the beach fills up fast on weekends. W and NW wind is dominant.
Spot forecast for Grand Bend
Sunrise 07:47 · Sunset 18:36
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Grand Bend: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
233h
in April · 25 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are January, April and June, at 25 rideable days and 11 °C. The low point is September, at 17.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 58% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -2 °C. The wettest month is July, with 96 mm.
Monthly averages: Grand Bend
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0 | 241 h | -2 °C | 69 mm |
| February | 19.0 | 176 h | 1 °C | 29 mm |
| March | 22.5 | 230 h | 7 °C | 47 mm |
| April | 25.0 | 233 h | 12 °C | 49 mm |
| May | 20.5 | 193 h | 17 °C | 52 mm |
| June | 24.5 | 238 h | 23 °C | 52 mm |
| July | 20.5 | 168 h | 25 °C | 96 mm |
| August | 19.5 | 162 h | 24 °C | 26 mm |
| September | 17.5 | 131 h | 22 °C | 39 mm |
| October | 20.5 | 167 h | 16 °C | 29 mm |
| November | 20.5 | 185 h | 8 °C | 47 mm |
| December | 21.0 | 192 h | 1 °C | 89 mm |
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Technical details of Grand Bend spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Lake Huron fresh water. Flat to rough. Sandy bottom. 200+ km fetch from the west. Significant waves in strong wind. Warm water in summer (18-22°C). The Ausable River empties north of the beach.
Hazards
Extremely busy beach in summer — little kite space in peak season. Significant waves in strong wind. Coastal currents and Ausable River current. Sudden thunderstorms. Local kitesurf regulations — check authorized zones.
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