Riding Conditions in Rhode Island / Newport Fort, Rhode Island (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold, don't come here without a wetsuit. Season is about May to September.
There is
Frontal wind
at Rhode Island / Newport Fort, Rhode Island (USA).
Mostly good 15-20 but picks up a lot more sometimes. Pretty often a good 5 days a week you can ride. Works in many directions. One of the shiftiest winds in RI. The launch is very sketchy unless a true SW breeze is on.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold, don't come here without a wetsuit. Season is about May to September.
There is
Frontal wind
at Rhode Island / Newport Fort, Rhode Island (USA).
Mostly good 15-20 but picks up a lot more sometimes. Pretty often a good 5 days a week you can ride. Works in many directions. One of the shiftiest winds in RI. The launch is very sketchy unless a true SW breeze is on.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Rhode Island / Newport Fort, Rhode Island (USA) is a
Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
No beach, you can launch off the grass with a buddy at the local Fort on a peninsula.
Choppy but a large area great for just cruising. No waves. Heavy boat traffic in this area can make this a risky launch. Strong currents.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Rhode Island / Newport Fort, Rhode Island (USA) is a
Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
No beach, you can launch off the grass with a buddy at the local Fort on a peninsula.
Choppy but a large area great for just cruising. No waves. Heavy boat traffic in this area can make this a risky launch. Strong currents.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Boats
.
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
Currents and Boats
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
