Overview

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Victoria by the Sea is a charming fishing village on Prince Edward Island's south coast, facing the Northumberland Strait. This picturesque village with its art galleries, theatre and artisan chocolatier offers an idyllic setting for kitesurfing. The Northumberland Strait provides the warmest waters in Atlantic Canada (20-22°C in summer). Southern exposure ensures good fetch towards New Brunswick. Victoria by the Sea is considered one of Canada's most beautiful villages.

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Spot forecast for Victoria by the Sea

Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:19

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

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.9 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October High tide 03:40 · 2 m Low tide 11:24 · 0.9 m High tide 17:41 · 1.6 m Low tide 23:13 · 1.4 m
Tuesday 20 October High tide 05:06 · 1.9 m Low tide 12:35 · 1 m High tide 18:53 · 1.6 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 00:38 · 1.3 m High tide 06:38 · 1.9 m Low tide 13:42 · 1 m High tide 19:54 · 1.7 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:52 · 1.2 m High tide 07:55 · 1.9 m Low tide 14:38 · 0.9 m High tide 20:39 · 1.8 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:51 · 1 m High tide 08:57 · 2 m Low tide 15:25 · 0.9 m High tide 21:16 · 2 m

Victoria by the Sea: 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

260h

in July · 24 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are July, August and January, at 23 rideable days and 15 °C. The low point is February, at 18 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 63%13-20 knots · 32%21-30 knots · 5%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 63% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at -3 °C. The wettest month is March, with 118 mm.

Monthly averages: Victoria by the Sea

Monthly averages — Victoria by the Sea — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	22.0	191 h	-3 °C	58 mm
February	18.0	179 h	-2 °C	75 mm
March	21.5	230 h	4 °C	118 mm
April	19.0	197 h	8 °C	49 mm
May	19.0	196 h	15 °C	38 mm
June	21.0	252 h	20 °C	57 mm
July	24.0	260 h	24 °C	34 mm
August	23.5	248 h	24 °C	29 mm
September	19.0	197 h	20 °C	50 mm
October	19.0	186 h	14 °C	40 mm
November	19.0	169 h	6 °C	89 mm
December	22.0	201 h	-1 °C	65 mm

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Technical details of Victoria by the Sea spot

The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Northumberland Strait — among the warmest waters in Atlantic Canada (20-22°C in summer). Moderate chop. Typical PEI red sandy bottom. Moderate semi-diurnal tides. Fetch 30-40 km towards New Brunswick. Boardshort riding possible in midsummer. Accessible conditions.

Hazards

Tidal currents in the strait. Shifting sandbars. Rocks possible (red sandstone). Fishing and recreational boat traffic. Although water is warm in summer, wetsuit recommended in spring and fall. Tourist village — respect residents and swimming areas.

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