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Lake Erie / Long Point

📍 Hamilton, Canada · Kiteboarding spot

Lake Erie / Long Point is a kiteboarding spot near Hamilton in Canada, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing SE, SW, W wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.

CountryCanada
Nearest townHamilton
Water typeFlat-water lake
LaunchLake
Best wind directionSE, SW, W
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May, September, October, November
Coordinates42.5794, -80.4131

About Lake Erie / Long Point

Water at Long Point is shallow close to shore with breakers in the first 30 meters over shifting sand bars. Offshore there is a steady rolling swell that can reach over 2m.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Erie / Long Point?

The best time to kite Lake Erie / Long Point is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the SE, SW, W wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Lake Erie / Long Point offers flat-water lake conditions with SE, SW, W wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lake.

How do I get to Lake Erie / Long Point?

From Buffalo drive westwards on 3. Follow signs to Port Rowan and further south follow 59 to Long Point Beach.

Hazards at Lake Erie / Long Point

Swimmers, Currents.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Lake Erie / Long Point?

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.