Bates Island, Ottawa River
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The water temperature is very cold in spring. Make sure to bring your winter gear.
Atmosphere:
The vibe is very friendly, lots of kayaks and not many surfers.
Additional Info:
This is a river surfing spot, it only break during spring. April and May are the only months you can surf this wave.
Location
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Easy Acces. A few meters from the parking lot.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Don't know |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks