About This Spot
Utah Lake / South Sandy Beach (West), Utah (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Utah (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N winds throughout the season, Utah Lake / South Sandy Beach (West), Utah (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Northerly clearing winds, spring, summer, fall. Some late evening summer thermals. It is a West facing beach and gives nice rides on the North flow much earlier than Utah Lake - South Sandy Beach. It is also very strong on the South wind. South Bay gets a `magical` wind from the North starting around noon almost every day. Many have wondered at its marvel and have gotten rides when there were no rides to be had anywhere else.
When to Go
The Utah Lake water is very warm by May because it is pretty shallow. Cool in spring and fall. Hot in summer. Cold winters.
What to Expect
The lake has a gray look to it when the wind is blowing because it churns up the sediment on the bottom. The great part about it being so shallow is the nice swells that rip across the entire length of the lake when the wind turns on. It can be 4-5' swells out in the open water of Utah Lake when its cranking near 30mph. Booties are recommended because of hidden objects in the shallows early season.
Wind & Conditions
N
Best wind direction
Northerly clearing winds, spring, summer, fall. Some late evening summer thermals. It is a West facing beach and gives nice rides on the North flow much earlier than Utah Lake - South Sandy Beach. It is also very strong on the South wind. South Bay gets a `magical` wind from the North starting around noon almost every day. Many have wondered at its marvel and have gotten rides when there were no rides to be had anywhere else.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The lake has a gray look to it when the wind is blowing because it churns up the sediment on the bottom. The great part about it being so shallow is the nice swells that rip across the entire length of the lake when the wind turns on. It can be 4-5' swells out in the open water of Utah Lake when its cranking near 30mph. Booties are recommended because of hidden objects in the shallows early season.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take I-15 South bound past Provo to the second Springville exit. The exit has Walmart on the East and Cracker Barrel on the West. From the exit, head West for about 2 miles. The road will curve to the south, you'll pass some old white beehive boxes on the east and then come to a `T` in the road. Turn right at the `T`. Go about 2 blocks and turn North by some farm houses. If you go over the canal you've gone too far. Now you're on the final road to the beach. The road winds through the farms for about a mile then turns to the west and changes to a dirt road for about 1/2 mile ending at the beach, here drive to the west facing beach.
Location
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