Launch disppears at high tide (not exactly, you can still launch in the grass). Waves are great on high wind days. Look for strong West winds in the straight of Juan de Fuca and passing cold fronts.
The best "terrain" in the sound! This is definitely a place for the experienced wave sailor, especially with sonshore conditions andshort swell periods. Not recommended to someone for their first foray in wave sailing. Somewhat more challenging thanother wave sailing sports along the Washington and Oregon coast mainly because of the shore pound (brake).
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Technical details of West Beach spot
Required level
Beginner
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Open all year
Spot currently open :-)
Parking
West Beach is located on the south side of Joseph Whidbey State Park, about 3 miles northwest of Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island. Pull into the small parking lot right next to the road to enter the park just north of the houses along the beach. The road coming from Oak Harbor leads directly to it.
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