St. John's windy reputation is well-earned, with strong winds and gusty, variable conditions dominating September through March. The landscape bears visible scars from relentless Atlantic weather. Cold water requires thicker wetsuits, and the extreme northeast location uses a half-hour time zone offset. The city offers standard first-world amenities including accommodations, restaurants, and outdoor attractions. Friendly local culture and daily wind make it appealing to committed riders seeking challenging sessions. September–November and January–March provide the most consistent windows.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 7.5 m by Peter Seifert
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49% | 12.4 kt | -0.9 | 1.2 |
| Feb | 60% | 13.1 kt | -3.4 | -0.3 |
| Mar | 55% | 12.7 kt | -1.4 | -1.1 |
| Apr | 46% | 11.3 kt | 2.1 | -0.5 |
| May | 29% | 10.1 kt | 6 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 21% | 9.5 kt | 11.2 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 14% | 9 kt | 16.7 | 10.4 |
| Aug | 14% | 9.2 kt | 17 | 12.5 |
| Sep | 26% | 10.2 kt | 14.4 | 12.7 |
| Oct | 20% | 9.8 kt | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Nov | 52% | 12.4 kt | 3.9 | 6 |
| Dec | 55% | 12.7 kt | 0.3 | 3.1 |
6.8/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via OpenWeather
via Windy.com
