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State Park / Lake Wenatchee kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Lake Wenatchee State Park is a kitesurfing spot on Lake Wenatchee, a glacial mountain lake in Washington State's Cascades at 565 meters altitude. This picturesque lake is surrounded by fir forests and snow-capped mountains. The state park offers easy lake access with full facilities (camping, beach, restrooms). Valley thermal winds are channeled by the mountain terrain, providing regular conditions in summer. The alpine setting is beautiful with views of the Cascade peaks.
Spot forecast for State Park / Lake Wenatchee
Sunrise 07:29 · Sunset 18:05
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State Park / Lake Wenatchee: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
266h
in July · 29 rideable days
The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 23 rideable days a month and 266 hours of usable wind, at 24 °C. The low point is January, at 1.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 89% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 1 °C. The wettest month is December, with 234 mm.
Monthly averages: State Park / Lake Wenatchee
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5 | 6 h | 1 °C | 83 mm |
| February | 3.0 | 15 h | 4 °C | 59 mm |
| March | 10.5 | 71 h | 10 °C | 38 mm |
| April | 15.0 | 149 h | 14 °C | 11 mm |
| May | 22.5 | 235 h | 18 °C | 6 mm |
| June | 26.5 | 250 h | 24 °C | 6 mm |
| July | 29.0 | 266 h | 30 °C | 2 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 186 h | 29 °C | 4 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 137 h | 26 °C | 4 mm |
| October | 9.5 | 62 h | 15 °C | 33 mm |
| November | 5.0 | 22 h | 7 °C | 94 mm |
| December | 2.5 | 14 h | 3 °C | 234 mm |
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Technical details of State Park / Lake Wenatchee spot
The spot works with winds from E, ESE, SE, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Fresh mountain water, cool (10-18°C in summer). 3/2 to 4/3 wetsuit recommended. The lake is moderately sized with a sandy and rocky bottom. Valley thermal winds blow at 12-22 knots in summer, channeled by the terrain. Surface generally flat to slightly choppy. The lake offers sufficient space for riding with shallow areas near shore ideal for learning.
Hazards
Valley winds can be gusty and irregular due to mountain terrain. Cold mountain water that can cause hypothermia. Recreational and fishing boat traffic on the lake, especially on weekends. Mountain storms can arrive quickly with dangerous lightning. Submerged tree stumps and rocks in some areas. State park swimming zones to respect. Temperature can drop rapidly at altitude.
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