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Sandy beach · Best wind: W, WNW
Too Light
SE (127°)
46°F
The most popular Gorge launch. Consistent thermal winds 15-30 mph in summer. Sandy beach, good for all kite sizes. Event Beach and The Hook.
Sandy spit · Best wind: W, WNW
Current, gusty conditions, and strong thermal winds. Expert-level spot with big air potential. Sandspit extends into the Columbia.
Grassy shore · Best wind: W, WNW
N (8°)
48°F
Sheltered flat water inside the sandbar. Best beginner spot in the Gorge. Lessons available. Light to moderate winds.
Rocky shore · Best wind: W, WNW
Rideable
E (100°)
49°F
Strong currents and powerful winds. Big swell when the wind is pumping. Advanced kiters only. Spectacular scenery.
Light
E (84°)
45°F
Eastern Gorge spot with reliable thermal winds. Less crowded than Hood River. Flat water and good wind.
Famous wave-sailing spot in the central Gorge. Powerful winds and current. Home of the yearly freestyle events.
Sandy beach · Best wind: S, SW
ESE (123°)
54°F
Protected flat water near Everett. Accessible by free ferry in summer. Great beginner kite spot with sandy bottom.
Grassy / beach · Best wind: S, SW, N
SE (126°)
56°F
Seattle's most popular kite spot on Lake Washington. South winds work best. Can get gusty with thermals.
Sandy beach · Best wind: NW, W, SW
SSE (149°)
53°F
Ocean kiting with waves. Strong currents near the jetty. Advanced only due to cold water and ocean conditions.
SSE (168°)
Wide open beach for kiting. Summer thermals and ocean winds. Site of the Washington State International Kite Festival.
Sandy shore · Best wind: NW, N
S (178°)
Protected freshwater lake near the coast. Consistent NW thermals in summer. Great beginner spot with lessons.
Sandy beach · Best wind: NW, N
SE (145°)
World-class wave riding. Annual Pistol River Wave Bash. Powerful winds and big waves. Expert-level ocean conditions.
N (355°)
Denver metro's primary kite spot. Consistent afternoon thermals from the south. Sandy launch.
Grassy shore · Best wind: S, SW, W
S (175°)
50°F
Flat water kiting in Aurora. Good for beginners. Steady afternoon winds.
WNW (286°)
44°F
Northern Front Range kiting near Longmont. Consistent winds, fewer crowds than Chatfield.
S (182°)
61°F
San Francisco's iconic kite spot under the Golden Gate Bridge. Strong, gusty ocean winds. Current hazard.
Sandy beach · Best wind: NW, W
S (183°)
58°F
NorCal's best wave kiting. Consistent NW thermals. Sandy launch with wave riding.
Sandy beach · Best wind: SW, W
NE (52°)
Long Beach area kiting. Flat water inside the breakwall. Thermal winds in summer.