Riding Conditions in Vancouver Island / Rathtrevor Beach, Canada
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
ESE and SE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Vancouver Island / Rathtrevor Beach, Canada.
Usually windy in only poor weather conditions powered by frontal systems. The big prevailing Southeasterlies blow directly onshore, frequently 15-20 knots. There is no way of getting lost here in these conditions. As long as you don't venture out into the Straight of Georgia you'll always be safely deposited back on the beach. Best and very safe at low to medium tide. Wind can be gusty closer to shore. Wind shadow closer to Craig Bay on the SW side, but you can always step off the board onto the flats and walk back safely. The beach not suitable in the prevailing Summer NW winds as it is totally sheltered to the North.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE, SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Vancouver Island / Rathtrevor Beach, Canada are
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
ESE and SE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Vancouver Island / Rathtrevor Beach, Canada.
Usually windy in only poor weather conditions powered by frontal systems. The big prevailing Southeasterlies blow directly onshore, frequently 15-20 knots. There is no way of getting lost here in these conditions. As long as you don't venture out into the Straight of Georgia you'll always be safely deposited back on the beach. Best and very safe at low to medium tide. Wind can be gusty closer to shore. Wind shadow closer to Craig Bay on the SW side, but you can always step off the board onto the flats and walk back safely. The beach not suitable in the prevailing Summer NW winds as it is totally sheltered to the North.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE, SE and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Vancouver Island / Rathtrevor Beach, Canada are
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide,Coming Tide
.
Vancouver Island / Rathtrevor Beach, Canada is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
A hidden kiteboarding gem for beginners and intermediate. Huge fine sand flats at low tide allow to safely learn just about anything kiteboarding - self-launch, self-land, waterstart - in complete safety of shallow water. Rathtrevor is a Provincial Park with large grassy rigging area, camping (closed in winter) and tons of parking.
Very little current as long as you stay close to the main shore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide,Coming Tide
.
Vancouver Island / Rathtrevor Beach, Canada is a
Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
A hidden kiteboarding gem for beginners and intermediate. Huge fine sand flats at low tide allow to safely learn just about anything kiteboarding - self-launch, self-land, waterstart - in complete safety of shallow water. Rathtrevor is a Provincial Park with large grassy rigging area, camping (closed in winter) and tons of parking.
Very little current as long as you stay close to the main shore.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July, August and September
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Shells
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
June, July, August and September
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Shells
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
