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La petite Floride Bécancourt kitesurf and windsurf spot
Canada · Québec
Overview
"La Petite Floride" (Little Florida) is a kitesurfing spot located in Bécancour, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, at the western end of Lac Saint-Pierre. This evocative nickname comes from the large sandy beaches and relaxed atmosphere of the site.
The spot benefits from the immense fetch of Lac Saint-Pierre. North and northwest winds travel across the full width of the lake (up to 14 km) before reaching the south shore, offering excellent conditions. Very shallow water, ideal for safety. A popular spot in the Mauricie/Centre-du-Québec region. Season from June to October.
Spot forecast for La petite Floride Bécancourt
Sunrise 07:14 · Sunset 17:54
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La petite Floride Bécancourt: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
174h
in March · 20 rideable days
The season runs from January to May, peaking in March: 17 rideable days a month and 174 hours of usable wind, at 5 °C. The low point is August, at 6 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 -5 °C. The wettest month is August, with 131 mm.
Monthly averages: La petite Floride Bécancourt
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.5 | 106 h | -5 °C | 54 mm |
| February | 13.5 | 102 h | -4 °C | 41 mm |
| March | 20.0 | 174 h | 4 °C | 70 mm |
| April | 17.5 | 167 h | 11 °C | 70 mm |
| May | 18.0 | 182 h | 19 °C | 55 mm |
| June | 9.0 | 83 h | 24 °C | 81 mm |
| July | 8.5 | 78 h | 26 °C | 100 mm |
| August | 6.0 | 53 h | 24 °C | 131 mm |
| September | 8.0 | 74 h | 21 °C | 58 mm |
| October | 12.0 | 112 h | 14 °C | 57 mm |
| November | 16.0 | 114 h | 4 °C | 84 mm |
| December | 12.0 | 78 h | -4 °C | 66 mm |
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Technical details of La petite Floride Bécancourt 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
Fresh water from the widened St. Lawrence River. Summer temperature of 20-24°C. Sandy bottom, very shallow — you can walk for a long time before the water reaches waist height. Short, tight chop typical of Lac Saint-Pierre. Weak current. Sandy beach for launching.
Hazards
Extended shallows — very shallow bottom that can catch fins. Commercial shipping in the main river channel (do not cross). UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — respect wildlife and protected areas. Summer thunderstorms on the vast water body. Bottom current that can carry toward the channel.
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