About This Spot
Lake Erie / Hamburg Beach, 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 and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With SW winds, peaking from March to November, Lake Erie / Hamburg Beach, New York (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Most common wind is Southwest. Normal winds 15 to 25 mph. Some thermals, but generally it is 15-25 mph or dead calm. Best wind comes in spring and fall. July is historically light.
When to Go
Year round season with the use of land boards and snow boards. Surfing from spring to fall. Wetsuits from April through May and late September to early mid November. Summer only requires board shorts.
What to Expect
Fresh water Lake Erie. Flat to choppy water with small waves. Excellent wave and flat water spot on a Southwest wind. Flat water behind the jetty. Shallow access. Snowkiting in winter.
Wind & Conditions
SW
Best wind direction
Most common wind is Southwest. Normal winds 15 to 25 mph. Some thermals, but generally it is 15-25 mph or dead calm. Best wind comes in spring and fall. July is historically light.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Fresh water Lake Erie. Flat to choppy water with small waves. Excellent wave and flat water spot on a Southwest wind. Flat water behind the jetty. Shallow access. Snowkiting in winter.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Buffalo Rt 5 along the south of Lake Erie until you reach Hamburg Beach.
Location
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