The south side of the pier provides excellent flat water riding on North and Northwest days. South, Southwest, and West days can generate quite a bit of chop especially near the pier.
Very long and open beach. Parking allows easy access to the water along a 3/4 of a mile long strip of beach. Plenty of room in the off-season to launch/land kites. The beach may be crowed during the summer months, but in most instances a safe and open launch site can be found. The beach is all sand, and there are no underwater obstructions.
Full wetsuit required during the spring and fall. Water temps in the summer can reach the low 70s°F but can plummet to the mid 50s°F after a few days of strong winds out of the east. Air temps in the 40s and 50s°F spring and fall, and in the 70s and 80s°F during the summer. Season is generally 1st of April through end of October.
Best wind directions, NW, W, SW, S. During spring 2004, rode 14 of 30 days in April on 12m and 16m. 3 sessions would have been rideable with an 8m. Summer winds are generally lighter, allowing riding 2 days a week normally.
Use caution and provide plenty of space to swimmers and sun bathers during the summer. During the spring and fall the beach is wide open apart from a few fishermen.
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