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Block Island kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot

United States · Rhode Island

Spot currently openIntermediate levelAltitude 1 m 41.23 | -71.58

Overview

Block Island is a kitesurf spot located on Block Island, off the coast of Rhode Island in the Atlantic Ocean. This island offers exceptional wind exposure with varied ocean conditions. Sandy beaches and cliffs provide a spectacular setting for riding. Accessible by ferry from Point Judith.

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Spot forecast for Block Island

Sunrise 07:03 · Sunset 17:58

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.5 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now04:291 m08:430.6 m16:421.1 m21:370.5 m05:151.1 m09:500.5 m17:231.1 m22:200.4 m05:481.2 m10:460.4 m17:521.2 m23:020.3 m06:101.3 m11:370.4 m18:161.2 m23:460.3 m06:341.4 m12:280.3 m18:461.2 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.4 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.3 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.2 m Low tide · 0.3 m
  • Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.2 m

Block 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…)

Season · peak

282h

in July · 27.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to September, peaking in July: 25 rideable days a month and 282 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is January, at 10.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 10.5 rideable days10.5 d J February: 16.5 rideable days F March: 22.5 rideable days M April: 23.5 rideable days A May: 27 rideable days M June: 27 rideable days J July: 27.5 rideable days27.5 d J August: 26 rideable days A September: 24.5 rideable days S October: 19.5 rideable days O November: 12.5 rideable days N December: 14 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 10.5 rideable days10.5 d J February: 16.5 rideable days F March: 22.5 rideable days M April: 23.5 rideable days A May: 27 rideable days M June: 27 rideable days J July: 27.5 rideable days27.5 d J August: 26 rideable days A September: 24.5 rideable days S October: 19.5 rideable days O November: 12.5 rideable days N December: 14 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 56%13-20 knots · 36%21-30 knots · 7%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 56% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is May, with 160 mm.

Monthly averages: Block Island
Monthly averages — Block Island — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 10.5 69 h 3 °C 83 mm
February 16.5 118 h 3 °C 105 mm
March 22.5 199 h 6 °C 107 mm
April 23.5 245 h 9 °C 84 mm
May 27.0 308 h 13 °C 160 mm
June 27.0 272 h 19 °C 64 mm
July 27.5 282 h 22 °C 19 mm
August 26.0 257 h 21 °C 39 mm
September 24.5 255 h 19 °C 17 mm
October 19.5 188 h 16 °C 53 mm
November 12.5 98 h 11 °C 35 mm
December 14.0 95 h 5 °C 81 mm

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Technical details of Block Island spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.

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Open all year round
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Intermediate
On the water

Ocean conditions with Atlantic and Block Island Sound swell. Well-formed waves possible on south or east swells. Strong currents around the island. Conditions vary considerably depending on which side of the island and wind direction.

Hazards

Strong currents around the island. Powerful swell possible. Rocks and cliffs on some parts of the shoreline. Ferry access only – plan your return. Cold water requiring a thick wetsuit. Limited rescue services on the island.

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