Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Main kite lagoon of the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Shallow, flat, warm (18–20°C Jul–Aug). SW prevailing 9–22 kn; best Jul–Aug. Beginner-friendly shallow left side; experienced riders use open centre. No jellyfish, no sharks. Kite school on-site. Stunning dune landscape.
Cap-aux-Meules is a former village, now a sector of the municipality of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec. It is located on Cap aux Meules Island, part of the Magdalen Islands archipelago, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Quebec, Canada.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Havre-aux-Basques Lagoon.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Havre-aux-Basques Lagoon, Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec, Canada, Canada
Lat: 47.3858, Lon: -61.9025
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Havre-aux-Basques Lagoon — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Main kite lagoon of the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of St Lawrence. Shallow,... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Havre-aux-Basques Lagoon depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Safety at Havre-aux-Basques Lagoon depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Havre-aux-Basques Lagoon is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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