About This Spot
Lake Ontario / Southwick 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 and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–S–SW winds, peaking from August to September, Lake Ontario / Southwick Beach, New York (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best in SW winds that are frontal driven with thermal strengthening, this happens 2-3 days a week in late summer. This spot works great in S and N wind also.
When to Go
The water is frozen in Feb. 70°F water, 85°F air in summer. Shorty in summer, drysuit in early spring, late fall. April to November (soft water) December to March (hard water kiteski).
What to Expect
Fresh water, no tides. Depending on wind speed, flat to over head high waves. Wind generated waves break 4-6 feet with a 20 knot WSW wind.
Wind & Conditions
N · S · SW
Best wind direction
Best in SW winds that are frontal driven with thermal strengthening, this happens 2-3 days a week in late summer. This spot works great in S and N wind also.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Fresh water, no tides. Depending on wind speed, flat to over head high waves. Wind generated waves break 4-6 feet with a 20 knot WSW wind.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Syracuse Ariport. North on rt 81 for 37 miles. Exit 40 Ellisburge, left onto Rt 193, 7 miles, to Southwick Beach.
Location
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