About This Spot
Hendersons Bay / Purdy, Washington (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Washington (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW winds throughout the season, Hendersons Bay / Purdy, Washington (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 going. It can also tease and disappoint you. Purdy usually blows if there is a 2 millibar (.06") or greater westerly gradient between Bremerton and at least two to the following: Forks, Hoquiam, Astoria and Portland. Westerly winds blow in from the coast and accelerate as they make their way around the Olympic Mountains. West winds and Southwest "clearing winds" are what you want to make the Purdy Spit work.
When to Go
4/3 wetsuit late spring, shorty to board shorts in late June through July and August. Water temp 50°F late spring to upper 60's°F in August (tide will effect this more than in Gorge). Air temps 50's to 70°F in spring and 70's to 90's°F in summer.
What to Expect
At low tide the bay is quite shallow for ways out.
Wind & Conditions
SW
Best wind direction
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 going. It can also tease and disappoint you. Purdy usually blows if there is a 2 millibar (.06") or greater westerly gradient between Bremerton and at least two to the following: Forks, Hoquiam, Astoria and Portland. Westerly winds blow in from the coast and accelerate as they make their way around the Olympic Mountains. West winds and Southwest "clearing winds" are what you want to make the Purdy Spit work.
Best Months
Water Conditions
At low tide the bay is quite shallow for ways out.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Tacoma Airport. From I-5 southbound make your way though Tacoma. At the Tacoma Mall exit (38th Street/Hwy 16) bear off to the right hand lane. You will cross the Narrows Bridge in about 5 miles. Head north about 10 miles to the Wauna exit and go right. Follow under the overpass and down the hill to the little town. Take a left at the stop light and travel 1 mile over the bridge to the little post office.
Location
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