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Long Beach kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Massachusetts
Overview
Long Beach is a kitesurf spot located in Nahant, on the north shore of Massachusetts. This long sandy beach connects the Nahant peninsula to the mainland and faces east/northeast toward Massachusetts Bay. Very popular spot in the Boston area with good access and reliable conditions.
Spot forecast for Long Beach
Sunrise 07:02 · Sunset 17:54
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 1.2 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.8 m Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 3.1 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.9 m Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 3.1 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 3.1 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 3.1 m Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.2 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 3.3 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 3.3 m
Long Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
215h
in May · 23.5 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in May: 21 rideable days a month and 215 hours of usable wind, at 23 °C. The low point is January, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 88% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 1 °C. The wettest month is March, with 147 mm.
Monthly averages: Long Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5 | 44 h | 1 °C | 107 mm |
| February | 11.0 | 72 h | 3 °C | 61 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 133 h | 9 °C | 147 mm |
| April | 20.0 | 175 h | 13 °C | 87 mm |
| May | 23.5 | 215 h | 19 °C | 121 mm |
| June | 20.5 | 152 h | 26 °C | 103 mm |
| July | 23.5 | 199 h | 29 °C | 66 mm |
| August | 19.5 | 143 h | 26 °C | 13 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 152 h | 22 °C | 41 mm |
| October | 16.0 | 121 h | 17 °C | 91 mm |
| November | 10.0 | 63 h | 11 °C | 47 mm |
| December | 12.0 | 67 h | 3 °C | 79 mm |
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Technical details of Long Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Massachusetts Bay conditions with waves possible on NE or east swell. Longshore currents present along the beach. The south side of the beach can offer more protected conditions. Good fetch to the east.
Hazards
Longshore currents and rip currents. Rocks at both ends of the beach. Very crowded spot – watch out for other kitesurfers and swimmers. Cold water year-round – thick wetsuit required.
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