KiteGlobeNootka Island / Friendly Cove
📍 Vancouver, Canada · Kiteboarding spot
Nootka Island / Friendly Cove is a kiteboarding spot near Vancouver in Canada, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW, W wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vancouver |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 49.5925, -126.6248 |
About Nootka Island / Friendly Cove
Look out for driftwood on the beach.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Nootka Island / Friendly Cove?
The best time to kite Nootka Island / Friendly Cove is May, June, July, August, September, when the S, SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Nootka Island / Friendly Cove offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Nootka Island / Friendly Cove?
Only accessible by boat.
Hazards at Nootka Island / Friendly Cove
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.