Overview

Kinsman Beach is near Sioux Narrows in the Lake of the Woods region of northwestern Ontario. Lake of the Woods is immense (4,350 km²) with 14,500 islands. Kinsman Beach offers access to this wild, spectacular lake.

Very remote spot — 20+ hours drive from Toronto. Access from Sioux Narrows. The lake offers varied conditions depending on bays and islands. For experienced, self-sufficient riders. Short season: June to September.

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Spot forecast for Kinsman Beach

Sunrise 07:43 · Sunset 18:12

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Kinsman Beach: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

230h

in April · 23.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are October, April and May, at 24 rideable days and 13 °C. The low point is February, at 19 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 91%13-20 knots · 9%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 91% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -11 °C. The wettest month is July, with 114 mm.

Monthly averages: Kinsman Beach

Monthly averages — Kinsman Beach — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	19.5	155 h	-11 °C	8 mm
February	19.0	155 h	-7 °C	33 mm
March	21.5	223 h	-1 °C	33 mm
April	23.5	230 h	8 °C	28 mm
May	23.5	279 h	18 °C	30 mm
June	22.0	230 h	21 °C	69 mm
July	21.0	184 h	24 °C	114 mm
August	22.5	213 h	22 °C	52 mm
September	23.0	212 h	21 °C	13 mm
October	25.5	236 h	12 °C	33 mm
November	21.5	179 h	2 °C	28 mm
December	19.5	155 h	-10 °C	41 mm

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Technical details of Kinsman Beach spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Lake of the Woods — immense Canadian Shield lake. Crystal-clear freshwater. Rocky bottom (granite). Very variable depth. Wind can be irregular between islands. Cool water (15-20°C in summer). Variable chop depending on exposure.

Hazards

Immense lake with 14,500 islands — disorientation possible. Dangerous rocky bottom. Cold water. Extreme remoteness — no quick rescue services. Ride only with buddy and full safety gear. Bears and wildlife on shores.

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