About This Spot
Homer Spit, Alaska (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Alaska (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SSW winds, peaking from June to August, Homer Spit, Alaska (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Daily breezes most afternoons from 12-20 kts.
When to Go
The water gets warm, about 60°F during the summer on an outgoing tide. Filled with ice floes from November through April. A wetsuit or drysuit is definitely needed even though the water can get pretty warm, you want one so that you can ride the cold water on the other side of Homer Spit on the low tide. It rains a lot but not hard.
What to Expect
Kachemak Bay with small to big waves.
Wind & Conditions
SSW
Best wind direction
Daily breezes most afternoons from 12-20 kts.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Kachemak Bay with small to big waves.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
In Homer take the Sterling Highway and then get onto Homer Split Rd.
Location
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