About This Spot
Lake Washington / Magnuson Park, Washington (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Washington (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 SSE–S–SSW winds, peaking from January to December, Lake Washington / Magnuson Park, Washington (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The place works best in winter and spring in southerlies, before and after southerly storm fronts. If the wind is SW a few trees just south of the launch can produce a narrow wind shadow and make it very dangerous to launch and land. Magnuson is good on South winds. Strait South, and Southwest are the best.
When to Go
Around summer the water temp is in the mid 70's°F. During winter, it's really cold, around 40°F.
What to Expect
The water conditions are mostly flat and choppy. Higher wind can create swell with 2-3ft, but not near as big as Puget Sound.
Wind & Conditions
SSE · S · SSW
Best wind direction
The place works best in winter and spring in southerlies, before and after southerly storm fronts. If the wind is SW a few trees just south of the launch can produce a narrow wind shadow and make it very dangerous to launch and land. Magnuson is good on South winds. Strait South, and Southwest are the best.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water conditions are mostly flat and choppy. Higher wind can create swell with 2-3ft, but not near as big as Puget Sound.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From northbound I-5 take 65th St exit and go east on 65th until you hit the water. The launch is just south of the boat ramp.
Location
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