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Oak Bay / Indian Island kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Oak Bay is a kitesurfing spot between Indian Island and Marrowstone Island, in northern Puget Sound, near Port Townsend. This bay offers a sheltered body of water between the two islands but with strong tidal currents in the narrow passages. The spot is near the Indian Island Naval Magazine — respect restricted military zones. Advanced level due to currents and proximity to military installations.
Spot forecast for Oak Bay / Indian 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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Oak Bay / Indian 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…)
162h
in March · 16.5 rideable days
The season runs from October to March, peaking in March: 14 rideable days a month and 162 hours of usable wind, at 10 °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 — 74% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is October, with 99 mm.
Monthly averages: Oak Bay / Indian Island
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 102 h | 7 °C | 30 mm |
| February | 14.5 | 114 h | 8 °C | 49 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 162 h | 11 °C | 50 mm |
| April | 9.0 | 72 h | 14 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 7.5 | 48 h | 17 °C | 37 mm |
| June | 4.0 | 28 h | 20 °C | 25 mm |
| July | 2.0 | 11 h | 24 °C | 4 mm |
| August | 4.5 | 35 h | 23 °C | 24 mm |
| September | 2.5 | 26 h | 21 °C | 19 mm |
| October | 12.5 | 104 h | 14 °C | 99 mm |
| November | 14.0 | 105 h | 10 °C | 79 mm |
| December | 16.0 | 121 h | 8 °C | 95 mm |
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Technical details of Oak Bay / Indian Island spot
The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Northern Puget Sound with very cold saltwater (7-12°C/45-54°F). A 5/3mm wetsuit with hood and gloves recommended. Flat water to formed chop depending on wind and currents. Strong tidal currents in the passages between islands. Rocky and sandy bottom.
Hazards
Restricted military zones around Indian Island Naval Magazine — access prohibited. Strong tidal currents. Very cold water — hypothermia. Military and civilian maritime traffic. Submerged rocks. Isolated spot — ride with a buddy.
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