KiteGlobeLake Erie / Pleasant Beach
Lake Erie / Pleasant Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Buffalo, Toronto in Canada, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing WSW wind, best ridden in April, May, August, September, October.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Buffalo, Toronto |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | WSW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 42.8642, -79.1267 |
About Lake Erie / Pleasant Beach
Lake Erie is the smallest of the Great Lakes - it does freeze over the winter. It gets choppy with some wind. The break (impact zone) can get as big as 1m. The swell on the outside can get as big as 4m when the winds are over 25-30 knots.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Lake Erie / Pleasant Beach?
The best time to kite Lake Erie / Pleasant Beach is April, May, August, September, October, when the WSW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Lake Erie / Pleasant Beach offers flat-water lake conditions with WSW wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Lake Erie / Pleasant Beach?
From QEW take Sodom Rd exit #16. Drive south until Hwy #3 is reached. Turn right and continue until Pleasant Beach Rd is reached. Make a left and follow to Lake Erie. 20 Minutes from QEW.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.