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Lake Abraham kitesurf spot

Canada · Alberta

Spot currently openExpert levelAltitude 1,332 m 52.25 | -116.39

Overview

Lake Abraham is a spectacular reservoir in the Canadian Rockies, at 1332 m altitude, on the North Saskatchewan River. Famous worldwide for its frozen methane bubbles in winter, this lake is also an extreme kitesurfing spot.

Located in the North Saskatchewan River valley, the lake is framed by 2000-3000 m mountains. Valley winds and Chinooks are channeled and amplified spectacularly, reaching hurricane-force speeds. Breathtaking mountain scenery. Spot reserved for self-sufficient experts. Very short season from July to September. Glacial water year-round.

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Spot forecast for Lake Abraham

Sunrise 08:20 · Sunset 18:40

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

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Lake Abraham: 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

25h

in March · 6 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are October, November and March, at 8 rideable days and 4 °C. The low point is February, at 2.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 5 10 15 January: 5.5 rideable days J February: 2.5 rideable days2.5 d F March: 6 rideable days6 d M April: 6 rideable days A May: 5.5 rideable days M June: 5.5 rideable days J July: 6 rideable days J August: 6 rideable days A September: 4 rideable days S October: 12 rideable days O November: 6.5 rideable days N December: 4.5 rideable days D 0 5 10 15 January: 5.5 rideable days J February: 2.5 rideable days2.5 d F March: 6 rideable days6 d M April: 6 rideable days A May: 5.5 rideable days M June: 5.5 rideable days J July: 6 rideable days J August: 6 rideable days A September: 4 rideable days S October: 12 rideable days O November: 6.5 rideable days N December: 4.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 98%13-20 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 98% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at -4 °C. The wettest month is July, with 105 mm.

Monthly averages: Lake Abraham
Monthly averages — Lake Abraham — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 5.5 26 h -3 °C 20 mm
February 2.5 19 h -4 °C 33 mm
March 6.0 25 h 2 °C 48 mm
April 6.0 31 h 7 °C 44 mm
May 5.5 26 h 12 °C 97 mm
June 5.5 39 h 17 °C 89 mm
July 6.0 36 h 22 °C 105 mm
August 6.0 33 h 21 °C 102 mm
September 4.0 25 h 19 °C 34 mm
October 12.0 66 h 8 °C 33 mm
November 6.5 29 h 1 °C 25 mm
December 4.5 22 h -1 °C 29 mm

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Technical details of Lake Abraham spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Not rideable SSW: Not rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Rideable W: Rideable WNW: Rideable NW: Rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW.

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On the water

Glacial water year-round (8-14°C max in summer) — glacial source. Drysuit strongly recommended. Rocky bottom. The valley lake channels winds in extreme fashion. Waves can form rapidly. Characteristic turquoise color of glacial lakes. Spectacular alpine scenery.

Hazards

EXTREME SPOT — winds can reach hurricane force in the valley. Glacial water deadly in prolonged immersion. Isolation — rescue services very far. Unpredictable mountain weather. Conditions change in minutes. Rapid hypothermia. Grizzly bears in the area. Isolated access road (David Thompson Highway).

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