Overview

Zack's Bay is a very popular kitesurf spot located on the bay side of Jones Beach Island, on Long Island's south shore. This flat and shallow body of water is one of the most popular spots in the area for learning and progression. The flat water conditions make it an ideal location for beginners and riders of all levels.

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Spot forecast for Zack’s Bay

Sunrise 07:10 · Sunset 18:06

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

High tide Tue 20 · 02:50 · 1.3 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 09:13 · 0.6 m
High tide Tue 20 · 15:09 · 1.5 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 21:50 · 0.5 m

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Zack’s Bay: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

315h

in March · 30 rideable days

The spot works year-round: 28 rideable days a month on average, at 16 °C. It peaks in March, with 315 hours of usable wind.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 81%13-20 knots · 19%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 81% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is March, with 142 mm.

Monthly averages: Zack’s Bay

Monthly averages — Zack’s Bay — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	26.0	230 h	3 °C	92 mm
February	26.5	244 h	5 °C	61 mm
March	30.0	315 h	11 °C	142 mm
April	28.0	316 h	14 °C	95 mm
May	29.0	290 h	20 °C	88 mm
June	27.5	294 h	25 °C	69 mm
July	27.5	242 h	27 °C	64 mm
August	30.0	276 h	26 °C	74 mm
September	25.5	213 h	23 °C	81 mm
October	26.0	236 h	18 °C	40 mm
November	27.5	246 h	13 °C	64 mm
December	27.5	232 h	5 °C	96 mm

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Technical details of Zack’s Bay spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Beginner

On the water

Flat and shallow body of water, ideal for learning. Calm water with very little chop even in sustained winds thanks to the barrier island protection. Sandy bottom allowing standing in much of the bay. Light tidal currents.

Hazards

Low tide can expose very shallow areas. Light tidal currents. Possible boat traffic in the channel. Very crowded spot in summer – watch out for other kitesurfers. Jellyfish possible in summer.

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