Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA)
Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Vancouver drive south on Interstate 5. Take Exit 270 and go WEST on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd.. Drive about 5 miles on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd until it ends at "T" intersection with BB Water Slide to your RIGHT. Turn LEFT which takes you to the beach and park directly next to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
60km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Vancouver drive south on Interstate 5. Take Exit 270 and go WEST on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd.. Drive about 5 miles on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd until it ends at "T" intersection with BB Water Slide to your RIGHT. Turn LEFT which takes you to the beach and park directly next to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
60km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water is 45-47°F in Winter and 57-75°F in Summer. Sailing best in colder months. typically light in summer months. Full wet or drysuit needed in late-Fall, Spring and Winter. Summer water is "bath tub" warm as is rolls in over sun-exposed dark sand flats - and is the hallmark of Birch Bay!
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA).
Best with W to NW. Check the Environment Canada weather report for Straight of Georgia - Nanaimo and South.
Wind usually blows from SSW, SW and WSW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water is 45-47°F in Winter and 57-75°F in Summer. Sailing best in colder months. typically light in summer months. Full wet or drysuit needed in late-Fall, Spring and Winter. Summer water is "bath tub" warm as is rolls in over sun-exposed dark sand flats - and is the hallmark of Birch Bay!
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W, WNW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA).
Best with W to NW. Check the Environment Canada weather report for Straight of Georgia - Nanaimo and South.
Wind usually blows from SSW, SW and WSW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beach.
Shallow, warm water in summer, depending on tides. Flat or small waves most days. NW winds can bring nice 1-3 ft bumps good for surfing in surf skis/SUPs. Be sure to check tide. Low tide can expose beach significantly and paddlers will need to walk to the water 1/4-1/2 mile. Great crabbing in 30ft water! Bay is shallow and has low tide exposes the sand beach across the whole bay. The green stuff is eel grass and seaweeds. Good shell hunting for Sand Dollars, clam shells, agates.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small beach.
Shallow, warm water in summer, depending on tides. Flat or small waves most days. NW winds can bring nice 1-3 ft bumps good for surfing in surf skis/SUPs. Be sure to check tide. Low tide can expose beach significantly and paddlers will need to walk to the water 1/4-1/2 mile. Great crabbing in 30ft water! Bay is shallow and has low tide exposes the sand beach across the whole bay. The green stuff is eel grass and seaweeds. Good shell hunting for Sand Dollars, clam shells, agates.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach risks reported: Road,Cars .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach risks reported: Road,Cars .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA).
There is Food available on the spot
To park in Birch Bay State Park will cost $5 day. Lots of free parking along Birch Bay Drive, the main road along the water. In summer, both car and pedestrian traffic can be heavy so be aware when walking on the roads. Many vacation condos nearby.
Webcams around Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA)
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Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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