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Westport kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Westport is a kitesurfing spot on the Pacific coast of Washington State, on the south shore of the Grays Harbor entrance. This fishing town offers beaches exposed to the open ocean with consistent wind conditions. The spot is subject to North Pacific ocean conditions with swell, powerful waves, and strong currents. The proximity to the Grays Harbor entrance generates dangerous tidal currents. Advanced level required due to ocean exposure and technical conditions.
Spot forecast for Westport
Sunrise 07:42 · Sunset 18:20
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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 · 2.6 m Low tide · 2.1 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.8 m Low tide · 1.9 m High tide · 2.7 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.9 m Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 2.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.1 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 2.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 3.2 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 3 m
Westport: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
374h
in May · 30.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in May: 28 rideable days a month and 374 hours of usable wind, at 15 °C. The low point is January, at 13 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 74% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 8 °C. The wettest month is December, with 257 mm.
Monthly averages: Westport
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 122 h | 8 °C | 148 mm |
| February | 14.5 | 129 h | 8 °C | 129 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 229 h | 10 °C | 156 mm |
| April | 28.0 | 298 h | 12 °C | 72 mm |
| May | 30.5 | 374 h | 14 °C | 45 mm |
| June | 29.5 | 330 h | 16 °C | 36 mm |
| July | 28.5 | 298 h | 18 °C | 3 mm |
| August | 24.5 | 218 h | 19 °C | 15 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 174 h | 18 °C | 68 mm |
| October | 21.0 | 176 h | 14 °C | 129 mm |
| November | 15.0 | 130 h | 11 °C | 190 mm |
| December | 19.0 | 163 h | 9 °C | 257 mm |
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Technical details of Westport spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Pacific Ocean with cold water (9-13°C/48-55°F) requiring 4/3 to 5/4mm wetsuit with hood and gloves. Significant swell and waves on this exposed coast. Powerful shore break. Extremely strong tidal currents at Grays Harbor entrance. Sandy sloping bottom. Conditions change with the tide.
Hazards
Extremely strong tidal currents at Grays Harbor entrance — life-threatening danger, avoid this area. Cold Pacific Ocean — hypothermia. Sneaker waves on the beach. Frequent rip currents. Powerful swell and shore break. Coastal fog. Driftwood. Commercial fishing boat traffic at the harbor entrance.
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