Ile Lameque / Petite-Lameque, Canada
Ile de Lameque, Canada
About Ile Lameque / Petite-Lameque, Canada
Flat-water bay on Canada's Atlantic coast. Winter winds hit 194 days/year, mostly Nov–Feb. Cold water, tidal movement, working fishing village—no resort amenities.
13.3 kts
13.3 kts
194.5
15:00–18:00
Monthly wind profile
Bars = average wind speed in knots. Solid = best months.
Best months
Wind directions
Amenities
Hazards
Launch notes
The flat water bay setting provides ideal beginner launch conditions with minimal swell. Launch from sandy/shale beaches using westerly and northwesterly winds for consistent offshore flow.
Gear & clothing
Gear · Pack 15-17m kites for the average 13.3kt winds; smaller 12-14m kites work well for stronger winter days. Flat-water boards or small twin-tips are ideal given the calm bay conditions.
Clothing · A 5/4mm wetsuit is essential year-round due to cold Maritime water (never exceeding 18°C). Winter months require 6/5mm suits and booties; summer allows thinner 4/3mm options.
Crowd & etiquette
Respect the small local community by staying in designated launch areas and being courteous to fishermen who frequent these traditional waters. Share the bay responsibly with other water users.
Additional notes
Winter months (Nov-Feb) offer the most consistent wind with 194+ wind days annually. Check local tidal charts before sessions as tidal ranges in Maritime bays can affect launch and landing zones.