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Napatree Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · Rhode Island
Overview
Napatree Beach is a kitesurf spot located in Watch Hill, Westerly, Rhode Island. This sand spit extends westward into Block Island Sound, offering ocean exposure with great wind conditions. Preserved natural setting with views of the ocean and Little Narragansett Bay.
Spot forecast for Napatree Beach
Sunrise 07:05 · Sunset 17:59
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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 High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.3 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.3 m
Napatree Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
238h
in May · 26 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 22 rideable days a month and 238 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is January, at 6.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 2 °C. The wettest month is May, with 150 mm.
Monthly averages: Napatree Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.5 | 45 h | 2 °C | 132 mm |
| February | 12.0 | 83 h | 4 °C | 66 mm |
| March | 19.0 | 167 h | 9 °C | 119 mm |
| April | 20.5 | 197 h | 13 °C | 80 mm |
| May | 26.0 | 238 h | 17 °C | 150 mm |
| June | 22.0 | 195 h | 23 °C | 30 mm |
| July | 22.0 | 208 h | 26 °C | 51 mm |
| August | 24.5 | 207 h | 25 °C | 56 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 205 h | 22 °C | 30 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 145 h | 17 °C | 59 mm |
| November | 9.0 | 68 h | 12 °C | 53 mm |
| December | 10.0 | 63 h | 4 °C | 137 mm |
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Technical details of Napatree Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Block Island Sound ocean conditions on the south side. Waves possible on south or southwest swells. The north side (Little Narragansett Bay) offers calmer conditions. Tidal currents present around the point. Conditions vary depending on the chosen side.
Hazards
Strong tidal currents around Napatree Point. Ocean swell on the south side. Protected natural area – respect environmental restrictions. Remote from the road – walk required. Cold water requiring a wetsuit.
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