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Philipp's Launch kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Washington
Overview
Philipp's Launch is a kitesurfing spot on the east shore of Lake Washington, in the Seattle area, Washington. This spot offers lake access from a launch point used by the local kiting community. Lake Washington is a large freshwater body offering ideal flatwater conditions. Southerly thermal winds are regular in summer, providing reliable sessions. The spot is popular with Eastside riders (Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond).
Spot forecast for Philipp's Launch
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:11
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Philipp's Launch: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
88h
in March · 11.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to May, peaking in March: 11 rideable days a month and 88 hours of usable wind, at 16 °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 — 91% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 7 °C. The wettest month is December, with 146 mm.
Monthly averages: Philipp's Launch
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.0 | 39 h | 7 °C | 72 mm |
| February | 6.0 | 51 h | 9 °C | 58 mm |
| March | 11.5 | 88 h | 12 °C | 70 mm |
| April | 10.5 | 71 h | 16 °C | 37 mm |
| May | 10.5 | 82 h | 19 °C | 38 mm |
| June | 6.5 | 53 h | 22 °C | 25 mm |
| July | 5.5 | 29 h | 27 °C | 3 mm |
| August | 4.5 | 40 h | 26 °C | 28 mm |
| September | 3.0 | 21 h | 23 °C | 32 mm |
| October | 9.0 | 60 h | 16 °C | 76 mm |
| November | 6.5 | 49 h | 11 °C | 108 mm |
| December | 13.0 | 94 h | 9 °C | 146 mm |
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Technical details of Philipp's Launch 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, excellent for freestyle and foiling. Muddy and sandy bottom. Southerly thermal winds at 10-20 knots in summer. The lake is spacious, offering enough space for riding in all directions.
Hazards
Dense boat traffic on Lake Washington: recreational boats, sailboats, kayaks, and seaplanes. Kenmore Air seaplane landing paths to absolutely avoid. Winds sometimes gusty and irregular. Water can remain cold in spring and fall. Respect navigation zones and private shoreline properties. Possible submerged stumps in some areas.
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