KiteGlobeOkanagan Lake / Rotary Beach
Okanagan Lake / Rotary Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Kelowna in Canada, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in March, April.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kelowna |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | W |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April |
| Coordinates | 49.8489, -119.4868 |
About Okanagan Lake / Rotary Beach
Lake conditions, flat and choppy, but good waves do come with strong Westerly winds as the lake is over 5 kilometers long coming into Kelowna for swell to form. Be sure to watch out for swimmers and boats as the popular Gyro Beach is a short tack from the Rotary launch.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Okanagan Lake / Rotary Beach?
The best time to kite Okanagan Lake / Rotary Beach is March, April, when the W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Okanagan Lake / Rotary Beach offers flat-water lake conditions with W wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to Okanagan Lake / Rotary Beach?
Coming from Kelowna drive towards the bridge crossing the lake, but before the bridge turn South on to Pandosy Street. Follow Pandosy past the hospital, past Gyro Beach and then next right turn into Rotary Beach parking lot. On a windy day look for kites spread out on grass next to the Rotary washrooms. Approximately 2 km drive south from Harvey (main highway going through Kelowna).
Hazards at Okanagan Lake / Rotary Beach
Swimmers, Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.