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Lighthouse Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
Canada · Ontario
Overview
Lighthouse Beach is in Meaford, on the south shore of Georgian Bay. The spot faces north with a historic lighthouse and small harbour. Less crowded than Wasaga Beach, it offers similar conditions with more tranquility. NW wind is channelled in the bay. Charming small town with farmers market and restaurants.
Spot forecast for Lighthouse Beach
Sunrise 07:43 · Sunset 18:27
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Lighthouse 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…)
143h
in April · 16 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are August, July and January, at 18 rideable days and 15 °C. The low point is September, at 9 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -4 °C. The wettest month is April, with 119 mm.
Monthly averages: Lighthouse Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.5 | 133 h | -4 °C | 68 mm |
| February | 12.0 | 102 h | -3 °C | 47 mm |
| March | 15.5 | 140 h | 4 °C | 70 mm |
| April | 16.0 | 143 h | 9 °C | 119 mm |
| May | 15.5 | 133 h | 18 °C | 40 mm |
| June | 12.0 | 115 h | 22 °C | 49 mm |
| July | 18.0 | 146 h | 25 °C | 59 mm |
| August | 19.5 | 158 h | 24 °C | 60 mm |
| September | 9.0 | 84 h | 21 °C | 69 mm |
| October | 13.5 | 108 h | 14 °C | 37 mm |
| November | 16.5 | 151 h | 5 °C | 73 mm |
| December | 15.5 | 120 h | -2 °C | 118 mm |
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Technical details of Lighthouse Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Georgian Bay fresh water. Flat to choppy. Sand and pebble bottom. Good fetch from the north. Warm water in summer (18-22°C). Area partially protected by the port jetties.
Hazards
Port jetties and lighthouse — fixed obstacles. Recreational boat traffic. Pebbles at shore can be slippery. Sudden thunderstorms on the bay. Currents at the port entrance.
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