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Chatham South Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Massachusetts
Overview
Chatham South Beach is an advanced kitesurf spot located in Chatham, at the southeastern tip of Cape Cod in Massachusetts. This ocean beach faces south toward the Atlantic and offers powerful wave conditions. Exposed spot with strong currents – reserved for experienced riders.
Spot forecast for Chatham South Beach
Sunrise 06:57 · Sunset 17:51
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.5 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 2.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.2 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.3 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 2.3 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 2.4 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2.4 m
Chatham South 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…)
254h
in August · 27.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in August: 25 rideable days a month and 254 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is January, at 10 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 73% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 2 °C. The wettest month is March, with 133 mm.
Monthly averages: Chatham South Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 | 67 h | 2 °C | 92 mm |
| February | 13.5 | 110 h | 4 °C | 95 mm |
| March | 23.5 | 217 h | 8 °C | 133 mm |
| April | 23.5 | 224 h | 11 °C | 101 mm |
| May | 26.5 | 290 h | 16 °C | 102 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 237 h | 23 °C | 33 mm |
| July | 26.5 | 287 h | 25 °C | 34 mm |
| August | 27.5 | 254 h | 24 °C | 38 mm |
| September | 22.0 | 230 h | 21 °C | 115 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 172 h | 16 °C | 93 mm |
| November | 10.5 | 82 h | 10 °C | 72 mm |
| December | 11.0 | 74 h | 4 °C | 102 mm |
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Technical details of Chatham South 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
- Advanced
On the water
Powerful ocean conditions with Atlantic swell. Well-formed waves on south or southeast swells. Very strong currents around Chatham Point, especially in the Chatham Break. Dynamic and changing conditions.
Hazards
Extremely strong currents around the point and Chatham Break. Sharks – area with very high great white presence. Powerful swell. Isolated area. Cold water year-round. Dangerous spot reserved for experts.
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Chatham, Chatham Municipal Airport4.6 km
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