About This Spot
Dog Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Massachusetts (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW–WSW–W winds, peaking from March to November, Dog Beach, Massachusetts (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
10-20 mph is the average during the season some days are more. Best Wind Directions: West: onshore, stable and gusty. Southwest: sideonshore, stablest wind. Northwest: sideonshore, can be gust, be careful! NNW: gusty, recommended for experienced kiters only. North: blocked by hill and very, very gusty, not recommended for kiting at all. South: may be blocked in the small harbor. SE: sideoffshore, not rideable in this wind. East: offshore but good for crossing the bay to Revere, for experienced kiters for this wind only. NE: blocked, not kiteable due to orientation and hills blocking the wind.
When to Go
New England weather is unpredictable in spring can be anything. Can kite starting in April (pre-season), May is beginning of season, June through September are best times to kite there. Summer is hot and humid. Wetsuits required most of season except July, August and September. May want to use a shorty in September. Very cold in the winter, and ocean can freeze. Very popular site for buggies and boarding.
What to Expect
Water is very, very shallow at low tide. You have quite a walk to deep water. The water has areas of exposed clam beds at low tide and is not the cleanest but decent.
Wind & Conditions
SW · WSW · W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
10-20 mph is the average during the season some days are more. Best Wind Directions: West: onshore, stable and gusty. Southwest: sideonshore, stablest wind. Northwest: sideonshore, can be gust, be careful! NNW: gusty, recommended for experienced kiters only. North: blocked by hill and very, very gusty, not recommended for kiting at all. South: may be blocked in the small harbor. SE: sideoffshore, not rideable in this wind. East: offshore but good for crossing the bay to Revere, for experienced kiters for this wind only. NE: blocked, not kiteable due to orientation and hills blocking the wind.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water is very, very shallow at low tide. You have quite a walk to deep water. The water has areas of exposed clam beds at low tide and is not the cleanest but decent.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Opposite of Nahant Beach, same bay as Revere Beach. There is no parking, no facilities, no lifeguards. You have to park at Nahant Beach and walk 1/8 mile up the road or you could drop your gear off from your car, park and walk back.
Location
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