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Newcastle Beach Park kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Newcastle Beach Park is a kitesurfing spot on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, in the city of Bellevue, Washington. This municipal park offers lake access in a lush residential setting. Lake Washington is a vast freshwater body surrounded by the cities of Seattle, Bellevue, and Kirkland. Southerly thermal winds are regular in summer. The park features a sandy beach, green spaces, and family facilities.
Spot forecast for Newcastle Beach Park
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:11
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Newcastle Beach Park: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
79h
in March · 11.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are December, March and May, at 11 rideable days and 14 °C. The low point is July, at 3.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 93% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is December, with 154 mm.
Monthly averages: Newcastle Beach Park
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 42 h | 7 °C | 73 mm |
| February | 5.5 | 48 h | 9 °C | 67 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 79 h | 13 °C | 76 mm |
| April | 9.0 | 60 h | 16 °C | 54 mm |
| May | 9.5 | 79 h | 19 °C | 27 mm |
| June | 7.0 | 57 h | 22 °C | 34 mm |
| July | 3.5 | 21 h | 27 °C | 4 mm |
| August | 5.5 | 34 h | 26 °C | 21 mm |
| September | 3.5 | 15 h | 23 °C | 15 mm |
| October | 8.0 | 55 h | 16 °C | 80 mm |
| November | 8.0 | 41 h | 11 °C | 127 mm |
| December | 13.0 | 92 h | 9 °C | 154 mm |
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Technical details of Newcastle Beach Park spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSE, S, SSW, SW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Fresh water from Lake Washington, temperate in summer (16-22°C). Shorty or 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in spring and fall. Flat water without waves. Sandy and muddy bottom, shallow near shore. Southerly thermal winds at 10-18 knots in summer. The lake offers spacious riding area.
Hazards
Dense boat traffic on Lake Washington: recreational boats, sailboats, kayaks, and seaplanes. Swimming area very busy in summer: watch for swimmers and children. Seaplane landing paths to avoid. Winds sometimes irregular in the urban setting. Cold water in spring and fall. Respect park rules and designated zones.
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