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East Beach / Marrowstone Island kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Washington
Overview
East Beach is a kitesurfing spot on the east coast of Marrowstone Island, in Admiralty Inlet (north Puget Sound). This east-facing beach offers good exposure to south to southeast winds that dominate the area in fall and winter. The spot features a natural isolated setting on this quiet island accessible by road. Views of the Cascade Range on clear days.
Spot forecast for East Beach / Marrowstone Island
Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:12
Next tides
- Low tide · 1.6 m
- High tide · 3.6 m
- Low tide · 2.4 m
- High tide · 3.6 m
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East Beach / Marrowstone Island: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
111h
in December · 14.5 rideable days
The season runs from October to March, peaking in December: 13 rideable days a month and 111 hours of usable wind, at 10 °C. The low point is July, at 1.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
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 7 °C. The wettest month is October, with 101 mm.
Monthly averages: East Beach / Marrowstone Island
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 | 97 h | 7 °C | 33 mm |
| February | 14.5 | 107 h | 8 °C | 47 mm |
| March | 13.5 | 150 h | 11 °C | 48 mm |
| April | 6.5 | 62 h | 14 °C | 21 mm |
| May | 6.0 | 40 h | 17 °C | 31 mm |
| June | 4.0 | 24 h | 19 °C | 25 mm |
| July | 1.5 | 8 h | 23 °C | 3 mm |
| August | 4.0 | 26 h | 22 °C | 24 mm |
| September | 3.5 | 27 h | 20 °C | 23 mm |
| October | 11.0 | 95 h | 14 °C | 101 mm |
| November | 13.5 | 99 h | 10 °C | 76 mm |
| December | 14.5 | 111 h | 8 °C | 86 mm |
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Technical details of East Beach / Marrowstone Island spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Riding in Admiralty Inlet with cold saltwater (7-13°C/45-55°F). A 5/3mm wetsuit is recommended most of the year. Formed chop possible when wind opposes tidal current. Tidal currents in Admiralty Inlet are among the strongest in Puget Sound. Rocky and sandy bottom.
Hazards
Very strong tidal currents in Admiralty Inlet — can carry riders quickly. Very cold water — high hypothermia risk. Heavy maritime traffic including large vessels and ferries. Isolated spot on an island — ride with a buddy and inform someone of your session. Rocks and driftwood on the beach.
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