About This Spot
Deadmans Basin, Montana (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Montana (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 winds, peaking from May to September, Deadmans Basin, Montana (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Usually West winds. Be careful here, cause there has been known for freak winds (50+mph), not something you wanna get caught in. Otherwise a great place.
When to Go
Best time is in late summer, wetsuit would be required spring and oncoming fall, still be a little cold in summer but adrenaline takes care of that.
What to Expect
The water is clean. Sometimes big swells (3-5 ft) with very strong winds.
Wind & Conditions
W
Best wind direction
Usually West winds. Be careful here, cause there has been known for freak winds (50+mph), not something you wanna get caught in. Otherwise a great place.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water is clean. Sometimes big swells (3-5 ft) with very strong winds.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
From Billings drive north and take 12 west. The lake is north of the 12 between Barber and Shawmut.
Location
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