Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Next Big City
Vancouver
Next Town
Duncan, Malachan 11
 
Type:
Lake
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Camping, School, Shop, Rental, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Flat, Chop
Hazards:
Rocks, Stones
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
Tide independent

Tidal lake located on the West coast of Vancouver Island. Water is small lake waves to chop.

Beach

Type:
Pebbles
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
Rocks, Trees
Beach Users:
June, July, August, September

The beach has some sand, pebbles and grass. A good safe launch with many kiters.

Weather

Spring:
Normal, Thick
Summer:
Normal
Fall:
Normal, Thick
Winter:
Thick

Season May to September, air 15-25°C, water 10-16°C. Full wetsuit needed.

Wind

Best Months:
June, July, August, September
Wind Type:
Thermal
Best Direction:
SW
Main Direction:
SW

Windy whenever it is sunny to the east. 15-30 knots. Usually 18-25 knots. During Summer windy 80% of the time. Very, very reliable. Thermal winds make Nitinaht one of the most consistent wind location in Canada.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Take a ferry from Vancouver to Vancouver Island. Drive from Duncan west on Hwy 18 past Youbou then follow signs to Nitinat Lake.

Extra information

Rules
Fees

Nitinaht is a provincial park and has camping fees.

Nightlife

No information