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Kayak Point kitesurf spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Kayak point is a unique spot for kiting. Here is the description provided by USA NW Kite Spots:\
Get a wind speed reading of +15 SE (not ESE or S) for Everett off the weather radio.
Get a pressure reading that has a minimum of 1 pt between Bellingham and Seattle also available from the weather radio
Go when the gradient between Seattle and Bellingham has been between .07 and .09 inches.
While the gradient between Arlington and Port Angeles has been between .12 and .2 inches.
The distances are comparable. Seattle to Bellingham is approx. 80 miles and Arlington to Port Angeles is approx. 60 miles.
Know that Kayak is extremely sensitive to wind direction and it's rare to have more than a few hours of good SE sailing. But when it's good, it's reeeeally good. High tides also bring the snags off the beach.
Orcas are spotted in the channel regularly and seals are usually near shore jibe markers.
As you can see from the above description, Kyak point is not a reliable kiting spot. Kayak point has some other advantages:
- Great Camping
- Yourts are available
- Bathrooms and showers
- Great fishing and crabbing spot off the pier
For more information follow this link.
Spot forecast for Kayak Point
Sunrise 07:36 · Sunset 18:11
Forecasts provided by Open-Meteo
Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 31.1 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 3.5 m Low tide · 2.6 m High tide · 3.6 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 3.6 m Low tide · 2.4 m High tide · 3.7 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 3.9 m Low tide · 2 m High tide · 3.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.5 m High tide · 4.2 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 4 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 4.4 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 4.2 m
Kayak 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…)
21h
in January · 4 rideable days
The season runs from October to April, peaking in January: 3 rideable days a month and 21 hours of usable wind, at 11 °C. The low point is May, at 0 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 97% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is December, with 103 mm.
Monthly averages: Kayak Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0 | 21 h | 7 °C | 59 mm |
| February | 2.5 | 13 h | 8 °C | 60 mm |
| March | 3.0 | 20 h | 11 °C | 58 mm |
| April | 2.0 | 10 h | 15 °C | 29 mm |
| May | 0.0 | 5 h | 17 °C | 29 mm |
| June | 0.5 | 2 h | 20 °C | 21 mm |
| July | 0.0 | 1 h | 24 °C | 5 mm |
| August | 0.0 | 0 h | 24 °C | 35 mm |
| September | 0.0 | 2 h | 21 °C | 24 mm |
| October | 2.0 | 11 h | 15 °C | 80 mm |
| November | 3.0 | 20 h | 10 °C | 101 mm |
| December | 2.5 | 24 h | 8 °C | 103 mm |
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Technical details of Kayak Point spot
The spot works with winds from SE.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Open all year, wind strength and direction are the driving factor.
- Required level
- Beginner
On the water
Puget Sound with cold saltwater (7-13°C/45-55°F). A 5/3mm wetsuit recommended, drysuit in winter. Variable conditions depending on wind and tide. High tides float the logs on the beach. Sandy to rocky bottom.
Parking
Plenty of parking is available, daily parking fees are $10.
Wind specificities
Only SE winds
Hazards
No hidden dangers in the water. Watch for buoys used for crab pots or boats.
Winter kiting is dangerous, make sure you wear the appropriate kiting gear, and have warm gloves.
If the tide is at its highest, there is no beach to launch or land. For tide forecast follow this link.
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