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Riverton Spit kitesurf spot
Canada · Manitoba
Overview
Riverton Spit is a natural sand spit at the northern end of Lake Winnipeg, just north of Riverton. This tongue of sand extends into the lake offering a protected sailing area on one side and open lake on the other. The spot is prized by local kitesurfers for its dual exposure: flat water on the sheltered side for progression, and committed conditions on the open lake side with fetch of several dozen kilometers.
Spot forecast for Riverton Spit
Sunrise 07:59 · Sunset 18:24
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Riverton Spit: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
323h
in May · 26 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 22 rideable days a month and 323 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is November, at 12.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 68% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -11 °C. The wettest month is July, with 71 mm.
Monthly averages: Riverton Spit
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.5 | 106 h | -11 °C | 5 mm |
| February | 14.0 | 130 h | -8 °C | 18 mm |
| March | 21.0 | 186 h | -2 °C | 17 mm |
| April | 25.0 | 272 h | 8 °C | 25 mm |
| May | 26.0 | 323 h | 17 °C | 28 mm |
| June | 21.0 | 179 h | 22 °C | 61 mm |
| July | 20.0 | 150 h | 25 °C | 71 mm |
| August | 23.0 | 213 h | 24 °C | 44 mm |
| September | 20.5 | 203 h | 21 °C | 22 mm |
| October | 17.5 | 158 h | 12 °C | 31 mm |
| November | 12.5 | 90 h | 1 °C | 25 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 137 h | -11 °C | 35 mm |
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Technical details of Riverton Spit spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Unique dual water body: interior side (southwest) features flat, shallow water ideal for learning. Exterior side (northeast) is exposed to the open lake with chop and waves that can exceed 1 m. Sandy bottom on both sides. The spit allows riders to choose conditions matching their level by picking the right side.
Hazards
Currents possible around the tip of the spit. Rapid weather changes on Lake Winnipeg — violent thunderstorms in summer. Cold water (15-20°C max in summer). Do not venture too far on the open lake side without experience. Remote from emergency services.
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