Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA)
Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA) is a 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 SE, SSE, S, W and WNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA) is a 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 SE, SSE, S, W and WNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
How to get there
Get to Nantucket. Here drive southwest to Cisco. A big parking lot can be found next to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Get to Nantucket. Here drive southwest to Cisco. A big parking lot can be found next to the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
Best Schools in Massachusetts
#1: New England Kite School
5/5 (39)
#2: KiteBoston
5/5 (11)
Riding Conditions in Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
No wetsuit required July and August. Shorty required June and September. Full wetsuit required May and October. Drysuit required November to April.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, W and WNW .
There is Thermal wind at Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA).
Best winds during summer, SE winds about 80% of the time. September is the best month with good winds, no tourists and warm water.
Wind usually blows from SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
No wetsuit required July and August. Shorty required June and September. Full wetsuit required May and October. Drysuit required November to April.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S, W and WNW .
There is Thermal wind at Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA).
Best winds during summer, SE winds about 80% of the time. September is the best month with good winds, no tourists and warm water.
Wind usually blows from SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long, sandy beach with lots of space.
Depending on wind conditions, choppy or up to medium waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Long, sandy beach with lots of space.
Depending on wind conditions, choppy or up to medium waves.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
Best Schools in Massachusetts
#1: New England Kite School
5/5 (39)
#2: KiteBoston
5/5 (11)
Additional information
A parking is available at Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA).
Webcams around Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA)
Webcams around Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA)
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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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Massachusetts
More about Massachusetts
Wind stats in Massachusetts...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 44 |
Feb | 45 |
Mar | 49 |
Apr | 48 |
May | 38 |
Jun | 35 |
Jul | 28 |
Aug | 26 |
Sep | 32 |
Oct | 39 |
Nov | 38 |
Dec | 40 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 42 kitesurf spots in Massachusetts.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Nantucket Island / Cisco, Massachusetts (USA)

