About This Spot
Greenport Jetty, New York (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in New York (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW–WSW–W winds throughout the season, Greenport Jetty, New York (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Most days 12-13 knots, 2 or 3 days a week you can count on 15-20 knots. Southwest is see breeze, West or Southwest is good.
When to Go
July to September in the 70's-90's°F and kitable for about 5 months. Always bring a wetsuit but you will be fine when it's warm. The water warms up really warm in late June and stays warm till mid to late October but you can still kite with a wetsuit an extra two months.
What to Expect
Not much of a tide difference, it won't affect the kiting. Very flat on a Southwest to West wind which is common. No waves just boat chop.
Wind & Conditions
SW · WSW · W
Best wind direction
Most days 12-13 knots, 2 or 3 days a week you can count on 15-20 knots. Southwest is see breeze, West or Southwest is good.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Not much of a tide difference, it won't affect the kiting. Very flat on a Southwest to West wind which is common. No waves just boat chop.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Take a plane to McArthur. You drive east to Greenport or take a train. The train gets off right their, the jetty stretches out several hundred feet almost touching Shelter Island. Take a boat or walk from the train in green port by the fairy east and ask where the jetty is theres a lot of fisherman, they are nice though.
Location
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