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Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in Washington (USA)

51 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.

Spot count

51

spots in Washington (USA)

Mapped launches

51

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Beginner-ready

26

spots tagged for progression

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Top launches in Washington (USA)

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All spots in Washington (USA)

51 linked spot guides live on this country page.

Washington (USA)

Alki Beach, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best with North wind, but still gustier. The winds tends to be lighter closer to shore, but stronger further out on the water.

Wind

N

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Anderson Point, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best with N and S wind, which blow the cleanest through the channel.

Wind

N · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Bayview, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

The predominant wind direction is South to Southeast. North will also work but is a little harder to predict. Watch out for winds that are too easterly as th...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best with W to NW. Check the Environment Canada weather report for Straight of Georgia - Nanaimo and South.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Bywater Bay, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Bywater Bay, Washington (USA) is a wind-sports spot in Washington (USA) with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

N · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Carkeek Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

This is probably the best spot for beginners to do downwinders on Northerlies, due to the fact that the wind is side/sideonshore, meaning that the wind would...

Wind

N

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Chambers Bay, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best when winds are opposite the tidal current, or at low slack tide.

Wind

N · S · SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Beacon Rock, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Columbia River / Beacon Rock, Washington (USA) is a wind-sports spot in Washington (USA) with its most reliable conditions around may - september.

Wind

W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Bingen, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Columbia River / Bingen, Washington (USA) is a wind-sports spot in Washington (USA) with its most reliable conditions around may - september.

Wind

E · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Hamilton Island, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingAdvanced

Very strong current opposite to the wind creating perfect fat water, like butter.

Wind

W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best on North wind and outgoing tide.

Wind

N

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to ...

Wind

SW · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Maryhill State Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to ...

Wind

W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Mile 118, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Columbia River / Mile 118, Washington (USA) is a wind-sports spot in Washington (USA) with its most reliable conditions around may - september.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Roosevelt, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to ...

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Stevenson, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

This place is best with a West wind. You can have gusts, but usually very steady. Plan on good wind July and August. Average is 18-20 mph. The best wind in t...

Wind

E · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Stonehenge, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingAdvanced

For experts only due to difficult launch. Two access to the water. The first one has a tiny beach. At the second access you need to walk over rocks.

Wind

W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / The Bridge, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to ...

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / The Hatchery, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

Spring: March to May, light winds 12-20, somewhat finicky. Summer: June to early September, windy, 15-35, pretty solid. Fall: September to October, light to ...

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Willapa Bay, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Wind is fickle, but when it's too windy on the ocean side this spot is definitely a perfect fall back. Winds are usually in the 12-20mph range and can be gus...

Wind

S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Columbia River / Willow Grove County Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Lots of driftwood on the beach.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Damon Point, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Works in almost every wind direction. Best from SW, W and easterlies.

Wind

E · SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Dogfish Point, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

With a northerly high pressure pattern the spot gets a venturi effect which adds up to 10 knots to the normal wind speed. Best time between 1 and 4 pm. Norma...

Wind

N · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Dungeness Spit, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

The exposure is completely open to the strong winds that come from any Westerly, onshore winds!

Wind

W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Golden Gardens, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

North or Northwest wind, is what you want at Golden Gardens. Northeast winds blow offshore. It's best to stay on the beach with Northeasterly wind.

Wind

N · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best direction: West. Small bay which curves, making several directions onshore.

Wind

W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Hendersons Bay / Purdy, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Purdy light's up when clearing begins and the post frontal Southwesterlies kick in. Purdy is sometimes a sneaker place, which blows when not much else is goi...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Hood Canal / Belfair State Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Watch out for shallow water and oyster beds. There are some pretty nasty rocks just under the surface you should scout out or ask locals about so you can ste...

Wind

S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Hood Canal / Potlatch State Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Usually from the South.

Wind

S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Hunter, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Hunter, Washington (USA) is a wind-sports spot in Washington (USA) with its most reliable conditions around june - september.

Wind

N · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Jetty Island, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

The wind is usually only good on a hot summer Northerly. The island gets a good thermal kick from the West, and the winds are supper smooth, giving the islan...

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Lake Washington / Magnuson Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The place works best in winter and spring in southerlies, before and after southerly storm fronts. If the wind is SW a few trees just south of the launch can...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Lake Wenatchee / State Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The winds that are ridable are onshore, making it hard to get out on busy days.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Locust Avenue, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Good with any southerlies.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

March Point, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The predominant wind direction is South to Southeast. North will also work but is a little harder to predict. Watch out for winds that are too easterly as th...

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Marrowstone Island / East Beach, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Marrowstone Island / East Beach, Washington (USA) is a wind-sports spot in Washington (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.

Wind

SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Marrowstone Island / Fort Flagler, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

The spot has a sandy point and further east a small, but flat island. Excellent flat water in all wind directions. Many shallow areas.

Wind

N · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

North Beach Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

One thing about the Westerlies in the Straits is that often the best sailing is late. Locals sometimes not even showing up until 18:00. North Beach unfortuna...

Wind

W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Ocean Shores, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Most often wind from West, 6-15mph.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Point Robinson, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Sandy with pebbles at the top of the beach, cobbles and sand/mud at lower tide.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Port Angeles / Ediz Hook, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Port Angeles / Ediz Hook, Washington (USA) is a wind-sports spot in Washington (USA) with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Richmond Beach, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Southwest wind in mid 10-20s. Frontally driven winds any time of the year but mostly summer when it is warm enough to go. This can be a good spot on Southerl...

Wind

S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

San Juan Islands / Eastsound, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Very consistent in summer due to natural venturi. 8-20 knots in summer. The winter has gusty 10-35 knots, more difficult sailing. Always from South or North.

Wind

N · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Sandy Point, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingWindsurfingBeginner

Best with SE, mainly during winter. NE works as well, but is offshore, so kite experts or windsurfers only.

Wind

SE · S · W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Shine County Park, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Shine County Park, Washington (USA) is a wind-sports spot in Washington (USA) with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Westport, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

When the wind meter reads 15 mph at 1 pm, it will go off. It goes off late (like 4 pm or so). Very steady wind like 25 mph with gusts to 28 mph.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Whidbey Island / Crockett Lake, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Best with southerly winds.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA)

WindsurfingBeginner

It is known as a high wind big swell location for windsurfing. However there are plenty of days when the winds are less than 30 and it's a perfectly good kit...

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Whidbey Island / Ebeys Landing, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Choppy and small waves.

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Whidbey Island / Keystone, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best with southerly winds.

Wind

SE · S · SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Washington (USA)

Whidbey Island / Penn Cove, Washington (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best wind directions are strong Westerlies.

Wind

W

Data depth

Fresh guide

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