About This Spot
Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Washington (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 beginners and experienced riders alike.
With W–WNW–NW winds, peaking from January to December, Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best with W to NW. Check the Environment Canada weather report for Straight of Georgia - Nanaimo and South.
When to Go
Water is 45-47°F in Winter and 57-75°F in Summer. Sailing best in colder months. typically light in summer months. Full wet or drysuit needed in late-Fall, Spring and Winter. Summer water is "bath tub" warm as is rolls in over sun-exposed dark sand flats - and is the hallmark of Birch Bay!
What to Expect
Shallow, warm water in summer, depending on tides. Flat or small waves most days. NW winds can bring nice 1-3 ft bumps good for surfing in surf skis/SUPs. Be sure to check tide. Low tide can expose beach significantly and paddlers will need to walk to the water 1/4-1/2 mile. Great crabbing in 30ft water! Bay is shallow and has low tide exposes the sand beach across the whole bay. The green stuff is eel grass and seaweeds. Good shell hunting for Sand Dollars, clam shells, agates.
Wind & Conditions
W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
Best with W to NW. Check the Environment Canada weather report for Straight of Georgia - Nanaimo and South.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Shallow, warm water in summer, depending on tides. Flat or small waves most days. NW winds can bring nice 1-3 ft bumps good for surfing in surf skis/SUPs. Be sure to check tide. Low tide can expose beach significantly and paddlers will need to walk to the water 1/4-1/2 mile. Great crabbing in 30ft water! Bay is shallow and has low tide exposes the sand beach across the whole bay. The green stuff is eel grass and seaweeds. Good shell hunting for Sand Dollars, clam shells, agates.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
From Vancouver drive south on Interstate 5. Take Exit 270 and go WEST on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd.. Drive about 5 miles on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd until it ends at "T" intersection with BB Water Slide to your RIGHT. Turn LEFT which takes you to the beach and park directly next to the beach.
Location
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