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Traverse Bay kitesurf spot
Canada · Manitoba
Overview
Traverse Bay is a community on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, north of Victoria Beach. This spot is one of the most exposed on the east shore, located where the lake widens toward the north basin.
Fetch is maximal at Traverse Bay — Lake Winnipeg waves can be the most formed on the east shore here. The name "Traverse" evokes the historic crossing of the lake by voyageurs. Demanding conditions, reserved for experienced riders. Season from June to October.
Spot forecast for Traverse Bay
Sunrise 07:57 · Sunset 18:23
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Traverse Bay: 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 June · 23.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are June, January and March, at 22 rideable days and 3 °C. The low point is September, at 14.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 75% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -11 °C. The wettest month is June, with 56 mm.
Monthly averages: Traverse Bay
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 | 180 h | -11 °C | 4 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 143 h | -8 °C | 18 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 189 h | -2 °C | 22 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 154 h | 9 °C | 19 mm |
| May | 18.5 | 174 h | 18 °C | 33 mm |
| June | 23.5 | 233 h | 22 °C | 56 mm |
| July | 18.0 | 173 h | 26 °C | 54 mm |
| August | 19.0 | 189 h | 24 °C | 48 mm |
| September | 14.5 | 135 h | 21 °C | 35 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 150 h | 12 °C | 41 mm |
| November | 17.0 | 138 h | 2 °C | 20 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 132 h | -10 °C | 37 mm |
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Technical details of Traverse Bay spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Fresh water. Temperature of 17-21°C. Sandy to rocky bottom. Maximum fetch — waves can be very significant (1-2+ m). Transition zone between south and north basins. Near-ocean conditions frequent.
Hazards
Most extreme conditions on the east shore. Very formed waves. Strong currents. Violent thunderstorms. Cold water. Exposed spot — buddy sailing recommended. Blue-green algae.
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Ogimet - Victoria Beach (Canada)3.4 km
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Lake Winnipeg S. Basin19.2 km
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