KiteGlobeVancouver Island / Cook St.
Vancouver Island / Cook St. is a kiteboarding spot near Victoria in Canada, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S, SW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Victoria |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 48.4073, -123.3580 |
About Vancouver Island / Cook St.
Choppy. Moderate tides, stronger as you go further out. Reef covered at high tide, visible at low.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Vancouver Island / Cook St.?
The best time to kite Vancouver Island / Cook St. is May, June, July, August, September, when the SE, S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Vancouver Island / Cook St. offers open ocean conditions with SE, S, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Vancouver Island / Cook St.?
Pretty much downtown. Beside Becon Hill Park. Follow Cook St. to the water and there walk down the stairs to the beach. Bus or car.
Hazards at Vancouver Island / Cook St.
Animals, Currents, Buoys, Reefs, Corals, Wave breaker, Rocks, Stones, Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.