Point Michaud

📍 Stanfield, Canada · Kiteboarding spot

Point Michaud is a kiteboarding spot near Stanfield in Canada, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NNE wind, best ridden in June, July, August, September.

Country	Canada
Nearest town	Stanfield
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	NNE
Wind type	Frontal, Trade
Best months	June, July, August, September
Coordinates	45.5801, -60.6900

About Point Michaud

Wide shallow waters.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Point Michaud?

The best time to kite Point Michaud is June, July, August, September, when the NNE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Point Michaud offers open ocean conditions with NNE wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Point Michaud?

Point Michaud Beach Provincial Park on Cape Breton Island (1 km / 0.5 mi east of Point Michaud, 3796 Hwy 247).

Hazards at Point Michaud

Swimmers.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Point Michaud?

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.