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Boom Defence kitesurf and wingfoil spot
Canada · Québec
Overview
Kitesurf spot at Boom Defence, in the Baie de Gaspé, at the eastern tip of the Gaspé Peninsula. The name "Boom Defence" comes from historic military installations that protected the bay entrance during World War II. The spot is in the inner part of the bay, offering semi-protected water. The Baie de Gaspé opens to the southeast, catching offshore winds. Remarkable historical and natural setting near Forillon National Park.
Spot forecast for Boom Defence
Sunrise 06:45 · Sunset 17:18
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.4 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.3 m
Boom Defence: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
89h
in May · 14.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to July, peaking in May: 12 rideable days a month and 89 hours of usable wind, at 17 °C. The low point is January, at 2 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 85% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is March, with 179 mm.
Monthly averages: Boom Defence
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0 | 13 h | -3 °C | 82 mm |
| February | 4.0 | 25 h | -2 °C | 77 mm |
| March | 7.0 | 67 h | 2 °C | 179 mm |
| April | 12.0 | 78 h | 7 °C | 107 mm |
| May | 14.5 | 89 h | 14 °C | 76 mm |
| June | 10.5 | 51 h | 21 °C | 76 mm |
| July | 9.0 | 34 h | 25 °C | 47 mm |
| August | 6.0 | 25 h | 24 °C | 96 mm |
| September | 7.5 | 32 h | 19 °C | 72 mm |
| October | 6.0 | 36 h | 13 °C | 115 mm |
| November | 6.5 | 36 h | 4 °C | 146 mm |
| December | 3.5 | 23 h | -2 °C | 99 mm |
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Technical details of Boom Defence spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Baie de Gaspé, inner part. Cold salt water (10-15°C in summer). Moderate tides (1-2m). Semi-protected water with chop in SE wind. Sandy to rocky bottom. The bay opens to the southeast, offering fetch in SE and east wind. Moderate tidal currents.
Hazards
Cold water — 4/3 wetsuit required. Submerged rocks in some areas. Tidal currents. Recreational boating in the bay. Wind can be inconsistent due to surrounding mountainous terrain. Remote area.
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