About This Spot
Barn Island, Connecticut (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Connecticut (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SSE–S–SSW winds, peaking from April to December, Barn Island, Connecticut (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Consistent SSE–S winds and Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves, Medium waves water conditions make Barn Island, Connecticut (USA) a perennial favourite.
When to Go
Best months: April, May, June, September, October, November, December.
What to Expect
There are a few rocks right at the tip of the point but easily avoided. Lots of boats in season but can be avoided if you stay out of the channel and sail upwind to the other side of sandy point where there are no boats or to Watch Hill, RI. and walk over to the ocean side for good swell and small waves. Or you can sail around the point. Watch out for boats.
Wind & Conditions
SSE · S · SSW · SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
Best Months
Water Conditions
There are a few rocks right at the tip of the point but easily avoided. Lots of boats in season but can be avoided if you stay out of the channel and sail upwind to the other side of sandy point where there are no boats or to Watch Hill, RI. and walk over to the ocean side for good swell and small waves. Or you can sail around the point. Watch out for boats.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From New London go east on 95 take Stonington Borough exit, go straight through light, take 2nd right, go to end and take right, then left at light, then 1st right, follow to end.
Location
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