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Sail Sand Point kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Sail Sand Point is a kitesurfing spot on the shore of Lake Washington in Seattle, in the Sand Point / Magnuson Park neighborhood. This urban spot offers easy lake access from Warren G. Magnuson Park, a former naval station converted to a public park. Lake Washington is the second largest natural lake in Washington State. Southerly thermal winds blow regularly in summer, providing reliable conditions for freshwater flatwater kitesurfing.
Spot forecast for Sail Sand Point
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:11
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Sail Sand 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…)
86h
in May · 12.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in May: 11 rideable days a month and 86 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is September, at 3 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 93% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is December, with 144 mm.
Monthly averages: Sail Sand Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5 | 30 h | 7 °C | 89 mm |
| February | 5.5 | 48 h | 8 °C | 60 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 92 h | 12 °C | 56 mm |
| April | 12.0 | 83 h | 16 °C | 35 mm |
| May | 12.5 | 86 h | 19 °C | 28 mm |
| June | 9.5 | 63 h | 22 °C | 24 mm |
| July | 8.5 | 34 h | 27 °C | 5 mm |
| August | 7.5 | 49 h | 26 °C | 27 mm |
| September | 3.0 | 18 h | 23 °C | 31 mm |
| October | 8.5 | 53 h | 16 °C | 63 mm |
| November | 6.0 | 43 h | 11 °C | 120 mm |
| December | 12.0 | 79 h | 9 °C | 144 mm |
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Technical details of Sail Sand Point spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSE, S, SSW, SW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Fresh water from Lake Washington, temperate in summer (16-22°C). Shorty or 3/2 wetsuit in summer, 4/3 in spring and fall. Flat water without waves, ideal for freestyle and learning. Muddy and sandy bottom, shallow near shore. Southerly thermal winds at 12-20 knots in summer. The lake offers a large secure waterway with many local riders.
Hazards
Heavy boat traffic on Lake Washington: recreational boats, sailboats, kayaks, and seaplanes (Kenmore Air). Seaplane landing paths to absolutely avoid. Park swimming zones to respect. Water can remain cold in spring and fall. Winds sometimes irregular and gusty in Seattle's urban setting. Respect navigation rules and designated kite zones.
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