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Magnuson Park / Lake Washington kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Magnuson Park is a kitesurfing spot on the northeast shore of Lake Washington in Seattle. This former Sand Point Naval Air Station grounds offers a large public park with lake access. The spot works with south to southwest winds that cross the lake. Freshwater body with no tide, offering flat water to light chop conditions. Lake Washington is shared with many other water users. Watch for Kenmore Air seaplanes.
Spot forecast for Magnuson Park / Lake Washington
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:11
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Magnuson Park / Lake Washington: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
94h
in May · 12 rideable days
The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 10 rideable days a month and 94 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is July, at 2 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 91% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is December, with 137 mm.
Monthly averages: Magnuson Park / Lake Washington
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0 | 27 h | 7 °C | 77 mm |
| February | 6.0 | 47 h | 8 °C | 60 mm |
| March | 9.5 | 87 h | 12 °C | 62 mm |
| April | 8.0 | 63 h | 16 °C | 31 mm |
| May | 12.0 | 94 h | 19 °C | 32 mm |
| June | 7.0 | 63 h | 22 °C | 23 mm |
| July | 2.0 | 24 h | 27 °C | 4 mm |
| August | 6.5 | 52 h | 26 °C | 28 mm |
| September | 3.0 | 20 h | 23 °C | 29 mm |
| October | 11.0 | 68 h | 16 °C | 63 mm |
| November | 7.5 | 47 h | 11 °C | 106 mm |
| December | 12.5 | 86 h | 9 °C | 137 mm |
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Technical details of Magnuson Park / Lake Washington spot
The spot works with winds from SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Lake Washington with fresh water. Pleasant temperature in summer (16-22°C/61-72°F), cold in spring and fall (8-15°C/46-59°F). A 3/2mm wetsuit in summer, 4/3mm the rest of the year. Flat water to light chop — ideal for progression. Muddy to sandy bottom. Depth increases gradually from shore.
Hazards
Kenmore Air seaplanes taking off and landing on the lake — major hazard, stay out of their flight path. Heavy boat traffic in summer (motorboats, sailboats, kayaks). Very busy public park — watch for swimmers. Wind can drop suddenly in the late afternoon, stranding riders far from shore. Muddy bottom can be difficult to walk on.
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