Overview

Lincoln Park is a kitesurfing spot located in the West Seattle neighborhood, on the shores of Puget Sound. This public park offers a long southwest-facing beach, ideal for south to southwest winds. The spot features an urban setting with views of Vashon and Blake Islands. The riding area is influenced by Puget Sound tides and currents. It's a popular spot for riders in the Seattle area.

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Spot forecast for Lincoln Park

Sunrise 07:36 · Sunset 18:12

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

Next tides

Low tide Tue 20 · 02:41 · 1.6 m
High tide Tue 20 · 09:24 · 3.6 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 15:17 · 2.4 m
High tide Tue 20 · 20:48 · 3.6 m

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Lincoln 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…)

Season · peak

127h

in March · 14 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are December, March and May, at 14 rideable days and 12 °C. The low point is July, at 2.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 86%13-20 knots · 14%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 86% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is November, with 153 mm.

Monthly averages: Lincoln Park

Monthly averages — Lincoln Park — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	7.0	48 h	7 °C	85 mm
February	6.5	59 h	8 °C	93 mm
March	14.0	127 h	11 °C	54 mm
April	10.5	86 h	15 °C	25 mm
May	13.5	116 h	18 °C	16 mm
June	7.0	79 h	21 °C	26 mm
July	2.5	27 h	26 °C	4 mm
August	6.5	52 h	24 °C	25 mm
September	6.0	29 h	22 °C	17 mm
October	10.5	84 h	15 °C	66 mm
November	10.5	77 h	10 °C	153 mm
December	15.0	120 h	8 °C	152 mm

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Technical details of Lincoln Park spot

The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Riding in Puget Sound with cold saltwater (8-14°C/46-57°F) requiring a 4/3 to 5/3mm wetsuit depending on season. Light to moderate chop depending on wind and tidal currents. Rocky bottom with sections of sand and pebbles. Tidal currents can be significant and influence riding conditions.

Hazards

Cold Puget Sound water — hypothermia risk without proper wetsuit. Heavy maritime traffic including Washington State Ferries (Fauntleroy-Vashon route). Tidal currents can carry riders. Rocks and driftwood on the beach. Busy public park — watch for walkers and swimmers. Railroad tracks run along the park.

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