It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, E, ESE and SE
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, E, ESE and SE
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Follow the Pat Bay Highway from Victoria. Turn right on Island View Road, then left on Homathko Road, which leads to the beach. Allow approximately 30 minutes driving time from Victoria.
Follow the Pat Bay Highway from Victoria. Turn right on Island View Road, then left on Homathko Road, which leads to the beach. Allow approximately 30 minutes driving time from Victoria.
Riding Conditions in Vancouver Island / Island View Beach, Canada
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Usually very cold as it is more of a fall, winter and spring spot. Wetsuit (5/4) bare minimum but most wear drysuits. Summer is also possible but rare.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, E, ESE and SE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Vancouver Island / Island View Beach, Canada.
Variable winds anything from 10-15 kts on a light day to 25+ kts on stronger days. Frontal winds therefore unpredictable. Works well in a SE-E as well as a N. Usually SE. Best direction is SE during the winter. Typically it is caused by an approaching front. Strength from 10-40 knots, average about 20-35. Can be weekly during the winter months and can last from a couple of hours to a couple of days.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Usually very cold as it is more of a fall, winter and spring spot. Wetsuit (5/4) bare minimum but most wear drysuits. Summer is also possible but rare.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, E, ESE and SE
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Vancouver Island / Island View Beach, Canada.
Variable winds anything from 10-15 kts on a light day to 25+ kts on stronger days. Frontal winds therefore unpredictable. Works well in a SE-E as well as a N. Usually SE. Best direction is SE during the winter. Typically it is caused by an approaching front. Strength from 10-40 knots, average about 20-35. Can be weekly during the winter months and can last from a couple of hours to a couple of days.
Wind
usually
blows
from SE
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Vancouver Island / Island View Beach, Canada is a
Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice grassy area to rig and launch. Watch out for power lines right beside grassy area. Mix of sand, pebbles, rocks and logs. If it is really windy launch is a bit dangerous as you have to walk from grassy area over logs/debris to get to the water. The launch can be very slippery when the field is wet.
Very cold water, large debris, ocean shore break. Lots of seaweed and kelp at times. Wave and chop with shorebreak. Can be nice waves in strong conditions (25kts+). Usually side onshore waves 1-4ft, short period. Watch out for the current.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Vancouver Island / Island View Beach, Canada is a
Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Nice grassy area to rig and launch. Watch out for power lines right beside grassy area. Mix of sand, pebbles, rocks and logs. If it is really windy launch is a bit dangerous as you have to walk from grassy area over logs/debris to get to the water. The launch can be very slippery when the field is wet.
Very cold water, large debris, ocean shore break. Lots of seaweed and kelp at times. Wave and chop with shorebreak. Can be nice waves in strong conditions (25kts+). Usually side onshore waves 1-4ft, short period. Watch out for the current.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
Power Lines
.
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
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents
.
Beach risk reported:
Power Lines
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Vancouver Island / Island View Beach, Canada.
There are
Showers
available on the spot.
No rules or regulations, probably the easiest spot near Victoria to kitesurf. Wear a leash as the current can be pretty strong. (I've spent 15 minutes body dragging for my board and only gained a meter or two till finally someone brought me my board).
Webcams around Vancouver Island / Island View Beach, Canada
Webcams around Vancouver Island / Island View Beach, Canada
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 5 kitesurf spots in Squamish.
