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Smithville Lake / Kite Point kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Missouri
Overview
Kite Point is the main kitesurf spot on Smithville Lake, named by the local kite community. Located on the southwest shore of the lake, this point offers the best exposure to prevailing south winds with maximum fetch. Spacious grassy launch area. Gathering point for the Kansas City kite community — great vibe and mutual support. Season from May to October.
Spot forecast for Smithville Lake / Kite Point
Sunrise 07:33 · Sunset 18:32
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Smithville Lake / Kite Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
257h
in March · 24.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, April and February, at 22 rideable days and 14 °C. The low point is September, at 9.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 0 °C. The wettest month is July, with 159 mm.
Monthly averages: Smithville Lake / Kite Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.5 | 136 h | 0 °C | 56 mm |
| February | 18.5 | 152 h | 8 °C | 6 mm |
| March | 24.5 | 257 h | 16 °C | 38 mm |
| April | 24.0 | 237 h | 19 °C | 70 mm |
| May | 17.0 | 145 h | 23 °C | 121 mm |
| June | 18.5 | 184 h | 29 °C | 61 mm |
| July | 16.0 | 129 h | 30 °C | 159 mm |
| August | 16.0 | 98 h | 28 °C | 106 mm |
| September | 9.5 | 81 h | 27 °C | 14 mm |
| October | 18.0 | 159 h | 22 °C | 56 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 130 h | 12 °C | 84 mm |
| December | 18.5 | 139 h | 6 °C | 15 mm |
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Technical details of Smithville Lake / Kite Point spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, SE, SSE, 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
Freshwater with variable visibility. Water temperature from 0°C in winter (frozen) to 27°C in summer. Excellent fetch toward the northeast. Muddy to rocky bottom. Moderate to strong chop in high winds. Full 4/3 wetsuit in spring/fall, shorty in summer.
Hazards
Frequent violent thunderstorms with lightning and possible tornadoes — exit water immediately. Heavy motorboat traffic in summer, especially weekends. Submerged debris in some areas. Large lake: rapidly changing conditions. Copperhead snakes in wooded areas.
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