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Jericho West Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Canada · British Columbia
Overview
Jericho West Beach is the western section of Jericho Beach in Vancouver, located at the west end of English Bay. The spot faces northwest toward the North Shore mountains and offers beautiful views of West Vancouver. It's a popular urban spot, easily accessible from downtown Vancouver.
Spot forecast for Jericho West Beach
Sunrise 07:42 · Sunset 18:13
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 93.6 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 3.4 m Low tide · 2.6 m High tide · 3.6 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 3.6 m Low tide · 2.3 m High tide · 3.6 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 3.9 m Low tide · 2 m High tide · 3.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 4.1 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 3.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 4.4 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 4.1 m
Jericho West Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
132h
in April · 15 rideable days
The season runs from April to June, peaking in April: 14 rideable days a month and 132 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is December, at 4.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 83% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is December, with 206 mm.
Monthly averages: Jericho West Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 33 h | 6 °C | 150 mm |
| February | 6.5 | 49 h | 7 °C | 94 mm |
| March | 8.0 | 54 h | 9 °C | 104 mm |
| April | 15.0 | 132 h | 13 °C | 40 mm |
| May | 14.5 | 109 h | 16 °C | 56 mm |
| June | 12.5 | 120 h | 18 °C | 38 mm |
| July | 7.5 | 66 h | 22 °C | 11 mm |
| August | 10.0 | 81 h | 22 °C | 52 mm |
| September | 11.0 | 73 h | 19 °C | 45 mm |
| October | 5.5 | 37 h | 13 °C | 184 mm |
| November | 5.5 | 35 h | 9 °C | 164 mm |
| December | 4.5 | 26 h | 8 °C | 206 mm |
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Technical details of Jericho West Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat to slightly choppy water in the protected bay. Sandy bottom. The bay is well sheltered from ocean swells by Vancouver Island and the Georgia Strait islands. Progressive depth from the beach. Moderate tidal current in English Bay.
Hazards
Heavy marine traffic: cargo ships, ferries, recreational boats and kayaks. Swimming area to respect in summer. Kitesurfing may be restricted — check Vancouver Park Board local regulations. Tidal currents possible. Cold water year-round (wetsuit required).
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