Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA)
Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA) is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA) is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Tacoma Airport. Located smack dab on the middle of Washingtons coast it's only 2 hours from Seattle. The fastest way from Seattle is south I-5 to Olympia. Take the Hwy 101 exit then the Hwy 8 exit 5 miles later. Hwy 8 turns into HWY 12 at Elma. Follow 12 to Aberdeen and here drive south on 101 over the bridge and just after the bridge take state highway 105 west. Drive all the way until you hit the ocean, then turn right. Now drive up north and pass Westport and once you hit the harbor, turn left and follow the Westhaven State Park road until you see the small bay and the jetty.
Nearest Airports
Distance
195km from spot
245km from spot
410km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Tacoma Airport. Located smack dab on the middle of Washingtons coast it's only 2 hours from Seattle. The fastest way from Seattle is south I-5 to Olympia. Take the Hwy 101 exit then the Hwy 8 exit 5 miles later. Hwy 8 turns into HWY 12 at Elma. Follow 12 to Aberdeen and here drive south on 101 over the bridge and just after the bridge take state highway 105 west. Drive all the way until you hit the ocean, then turn right. Now drive up north and pass Westport and once you hit the harbor, turn left and follow the Westhaven State Park road until you see the small bay and the jetty.
Nearest Airports
Distance
195km from spot
245km from spot
410km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
4/3 wetsuit late spring, shorty to board shorts in late June through July and August. Water temp 50°F late spring to upper 60's°F in August (tide will effect this more than in Gorge). Air temps 50's to 70°F in spring and 70's to 90's°F in summer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Best direction: West. Small bay which curves, making several directions onshore.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
4/3 wetsuit late spring, shorty to board shorts in late June through July and August. Water temp 50°F late spring to upper 60's°F in August (tide will effect this more than in Gorge). Air temps 50's to 70°F in spring and 70's to 90's°F in summer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
Best direction: West. Small bay which curves, making several directions onshore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA) is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Great beach with nice facilities.
Great wave sailing. Behind the jetty it is very flat.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA) is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Great beach with nice facilities.
Great wave sailing. Behind the jetty it is very flat.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Washington Oregon
Additional information
A parking is available at Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
Webcams around Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA)
Webcams around Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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13:55 0.9m
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1:30 1.2m
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14:35 0.8m
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15:10 0.7m
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Washington Oregon
More about Washington Oregon
Wind stats in Washington Oregon...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 45 |
| Feb | 44 |
| Mar | 46 |
| Apr | 41 |
| May | 32 |
| Jun | 27 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 18 |
| Sep | 29 |
| Oct | 40 |
| Nov | 48 |
| Dec | 43 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 6 kitesurf schools and 112 kitesurf spots in Washington Oregon.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA)
