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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
shown on the cluster map
Beginner-ready
26
spots tagged for progression
Country overview
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The launch network in Washington (USA) spans 51 mapped spots and sits within the Americas. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.
Best spots
Top launches in Washington (USA)
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Washington (USA)
Alki Beach, Washington (USA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Carkeek Park, Washington (USA)
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)
Columbia River / Kalama, Washington (USA)
Best on North wind and outgoing tide.
Wind
N
Data depth
Fresh guide
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All spots in Washington (USA)
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Washington (USA)
Alki Beach, Washington (USA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Best on North wind and outgoing tide.
Wind
N
Data depth
Fresh guide
Washington (USA)
Columbia River / Lyle Sandbar, Washington (USA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Lots of driftwood on the beach.
Wind
W · NW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Washington (USA)
Damon Point, Washington (USA)
Works in almost every wind direction. Best from SW, W and easterlies.
Wind
E · SW · W
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Dogfish Point, Washington (USA)
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)
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)
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)
Best direction: West. Small bay which curves, making several directions onshore.
Wind
W
Data depth
Fresh guide
Washington (USA)
Hendersons Bay / Purdy, Washington (USA)
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)
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)
Usually from the South.
Wind
S
Data depth
Fresh guide
Washington (USA)
Hunter, Washington (USA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Good with any southerlies.
Wind
SE · S · SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Washington (USA)
March Point, Washington (USA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Most often wind from West, 6-15mph.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
Washington (USA)
Point Robinson, Washington (USA)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Best with southerly winds.
Wind
SE · S · SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Washington (USA)
Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA)
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)
Choppy and small waves.
Wind
Various
Data depth
Fresh guide
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Whidbey Island / Keystone, Washington (USA)
Best with southerly winds.
Wind
SE · S · SW
Data depth
Fresh guide
Washington (USA)
Whidbey Island / Penn Cove, Washington (USA)
Best wind directions are strong Westerlies.
Wind
W
Data depth
Fresh guide
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