KiteGlobeVancouver Island / Port Alberni
Vancouver Island / Port Alberni is a kiteboarding spot near Vancouver, Victoria in Canada, with river conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vancouver, Victoria |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River |
| Best wind direction | S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 49.2185, -124.8163 |
About Vancouver Island / Port Alberni
Location sits at the closed end of the Alberni Inlet.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Vancouver Island / Port Alberni?
The best time to kite Vancouver Island / Port Alberni is May, June, July, August, September, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Vancouver Island / Port Alberni offers river conditions with S, SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.
How do I get to Vancouver Island / Port Alberni?
Take car to Port Alberni, follow signs to City Center down to 3rd Ave, follow 3rd Ave S to Plywood Rd., turn right, follow signs to the Watersports center.
Hazards at Vancouver Island / Port Alberni
Currents, Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.