Continent |
North America |
Country |
Canada |
Next Big City |
Vancouver |
Next Town |
Squamish |
Type: |
River Mouth |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, School, Rescue, Toilet, Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Currents, Ships, Jetskis, Rocks |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
Falling tide, Tide independent |
Shallow access. Water is not always flat and depends on tidal activity.
Type: |
Pebbles, Rocks, Stones |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Concrete, Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
At low tide there is sandy beach but otherwise you are on a rocky jetty. Then assistance is required for launching and landing. Launch right at the Squamish River mouth from the spit that juts into Howe Sound.
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Spring:
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Normal, Thick |
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Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
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Thick |
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Winter:
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Thick |
A good wetsuit (4/3) is needed. The water is always cold because the Squamish River comes straight out of the mountains. Booties are optional but not essential.
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
SSW |
Main Direction: |
SSW, SW, WSW |
Squamish has the most reliable wind near Vancouver from April to October. Typically we are on 10 meter kites. Very reliable 17-24 knot thermal inflow wind. Usually steady. During the summer the wind turns on like a light switch at around 11am.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Long walk |
Drive north from Vancouver to Squamish. Then ask for directions to the spit.
Rules |
Fees, Other |
Not a beginner spot! You must be able to stay upwind to kite here. During summer months: $15.00 user fee, toilet facility, jet ski assisted rescue, ample parking, insurance.
Brew pub after session beers.
