Kitsilano Beach

📍 Vancouver, Canada · Kiteboarding spot

Kitsilano Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Vancouver in Canada, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

Country	Canada
Nearest town	Vancouver
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	W, NW
Wind type	Thermal, Frontal
Best months	May, June, July, August, September
Coordinates	49.2757, -123.1533

About Kitsilano Beach

Water: Flat, Chop

When is the best time to kitesurf at Kitsilano Beach?

The best time to kite Kitsilano Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Kitsilano Beach offers open ocean conditions with W, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Kitsilano Beach

Wave breaker, Stones.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Kitsilano Beach?

7 kite schools operate in Canada. See kite schools in Canada →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.