Overview

Dogfish Point is a kitesurfing spot near Bellingham, on the east coast of Lummi Island in the Bellingham Channel. This exposed point offers good wind conditions in south to southwest winds. The spot is more advanced due to strong tidal currents in the channel and the relative isolation of the area. Natural setting with views of the San Juan Islands and Mount Baker.

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Spot forecast for Dogfish Point

Sunrise 07:38 · Sunset 18:11

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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 · 02:42 · 1.6 m
High tide Tue 20 · 09:25 · 3.6 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 15:17 · 2.4 m
High tide Tue 20 · 20:49 · 3.6 m

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Dogfish Point: 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

172h

in March · 18 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are March, December and May, at 17 rideable days and 12 °C. The low point is September, at 6 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 77%13-20 knots · 22%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 77% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is December, with 190 mm.

Monthly averages: Dogfish Point

Monthly averages — Dogfish Point — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	10.0	96 h	7 °C	77 mm
February	12.0	104 h	8 °C	64 mm
March	18.0	172 h	11 °C	69 mm
April	13.0	101 h	14 °C	42 mm
May	15.5	123 h	17 °C	33 mm
June	10.0	71 h	20 °C	28 mm
July	14.5	87 h	23 °C	10 mm
August	8.5	66 h	23 °C	53 mm
September	6.0	47 h	20 °C	47 mm
October	14.0	117 h	14 °C	161 mm
November	14.5	105 h	10 °C	128 mm
December	17.0	132 h	9 °C	190 mm

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Technical details of Dogfish Point spot

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

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Spot opening date · Required level

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

On the water

Riding in Bellingham Channel with cold saltwater (7-12°C/45-54°F). A 5/3mm wetsuit recommended year-round, with hood and gloves in winter. Strong tidal currents in the channel between Lummi Island and the mainland. Formed chop when wind opposes current. Rocky bottom around the point.

Hazards

Very strong tidal currents in the channel that can carry riders. Very cold water year-round — high hypothermia risk. Isolated spot on an island — access by ferry only (Whatcom Chief). Submerged rocks around the point. Maritime traffic in the channel. Ride with a buddy and inform someone of your session.

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