KiteGlobeSquamish Spit
📍 Vancouver, Canada · Kiteboarding spot
Squamish Spit is a kiteboarding spot near Vancouver in Canada, with river conditions and prevailing SSW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vancouver |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | SSW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | Falling tide, Tide independent |
| Coordinates | 49.6856, -123.1780 |
About Squamish Spit
Shallow access. Water is not always flat and depends on tidal activity.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Squamish Spit?
The best time to kite Squamish Spit is May, June, July, August, September, when the SSW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Squamish Spit offers river conditions with SSW wind (Thermal wind), launching from river mouth.
How do I get to Squamish Spit?
Drive north from Vancouver to Squamish. Then ask for directions to the spit.
Hazards at Squamish Spit
Currents, Ships, Jetskis, Rocks.
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Other kite spots near Squamish Spit
- Spanish Banks
- Kitsilano Beach
- Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
- Boundary Bay
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- Vancouver Island / Columbia Beach
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.