Continent |
North America |
Country |
Canada |
Next Big City |
Hamilton |
Next Town |
Port Rowan |
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Type: |
Lake |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Camping, Shop, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Currents |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Water at Long Point is shallow close to shore with breakers in the first 30 meters over shifting sand bars. Offshore there is a steady rolling swell that can reach over 2m.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Trees, Bystanders |
Beach Users: |
July, August |
July and August are the busiest months for beach crowds. Move east from the Abigail Becker entry-point and look for the designated launch site. If none is there, set one up. Be sure to stay at least 200 feet from nearest bather, leave the beach quickly and stay at least 200 feet from shore. The beach is relatively deserted rest of the year.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Water warms up quickly near shore but can still be cold offshore.
Wind
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
ESE, SE, SW, WSW, W |
Main Direction: |
SW, WSW, W |
Great wind in April to June and September to November.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Buffalo drive westwards on 3. Follow signs to Port Rowan and further south follow 59 to Long Point Beach.
Extra information
Long Point is a World Biosphere Preserve. It is a privilege to kite here. Have fun but be considerate. Nearby locations (Turkey Point and Port Dover) offer alternative launch sites when wind is from North or Northeast. The InnerBay offers great smooth water kiting from many wind directions. Requires a boat to get out to sandy islands to launch. Long Point Kiteboarding Association is a voluntary association of kiteboarders that establishes beach rules and provides a point of contact for the public. This beach is heavily used in summer and is not a good place for beginners to learn during heavy usage parts of the day. Main rules are as follows: 1. Launch and land (if possible) in designated kite zones - at least 200 meters east of entry point. 2. Stay at least 200 feet from any bathers. 3. Obey right of way - if you don't know these rules ask. 4. Stay at least 200 feet offshore except when landing or leaving the beach. 5. Wind up lines on the beach. 6. Launch toward the water and keep the kite low until you are over the water. 7. No walking kites back low over people's heads. If possible, get a buddy to meet you downwind, land and angel-walk (ie carry)your kite back. 8. No standing on the beach with a kite in the air. 9. No jumping on the beach. 10. Do not crowd the cottages. Check with any of the locals for updates or details on these rules. It is a very friendly beach as long as you respect other kiters and other beach goers.
Nightlife
Very quiet. Bonfires on the beach. No loud parties.