Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
New Haven Metro North Train from NYC to Milford. Exit I-95 N 33 or exit 34 I-95 S. Head to water. Park as far as you can east, then walk east past the first jetty.
New Haven Metro North Train from NYC to Milford. Exit I-95 N 33 or exit 34 I-95 S. Head to water. Park as far as you can east, then walk east past the first jetty.
Riding Conditions in Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Typical New England weather with temps below freezing in the winter and well into the 70-90 F range in the summer. Generally doesn't blow much in the summer. Spring and Fall are best because the temp isn't that cold yet, but the winds are stronger more often. The water is cold in the spring, fall and winter (40s and 50s °F). warm in summer (70s °F).
There is
Frontal wind
at Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA).
Winter, spring and fall are kiteable/sailable 3-4 out of 7 days, with 1 out of 7 being great conditions. Summer is more hit/miss with 1 or 2 days out of 7 that are kiteable.
The
best moments to come
to Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA) are
March, April, September and October
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Typical New England weather with temps below freezing in the winter and well into the 70-90 F range in the summer. Generally doesn't blow much in the summer. Spring and Fall are best because the temp isn't that cold yet, but the winds are stronger more often. The water is cold in the spring, fall and winter (40s and 50s °F). warm in summer (70s °F).
There is
Frontal wind
at Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA).
Winter, spring and fall are kiteable/sailable 3-4 out of 7 days, with 1 out of 7 being great conditions. Summer is more hit/miss with 1 or 2 days out of 7 that are kiteable.
The
best moments to come
to Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA) are
March, April, September and October
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Most wide open public beach in western CT. Jetties and piers exist, but other than that the beach is over 1 mile long. The beach is generally sandy with decent width. Watch out for some rocks (mainly sandy) and some shells.
Low tide flats for about 100 yards off beach. Clean water. Generally flat, with wind driven swells when wind picks up. Nice breakers given depth of water in 20+ knots of wind.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Walnut Beach, Connecticut (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Most wide open public beach in western CT. Jetties and piers exist, but other than that the beach is over 1 mile long. The beach is generally sandy with decent width. Watch out for some rocks (mainly sandy) and some shells.
Low tide flats for about 100 yards off beach. Clean water. Generally flat, with wind driven swells when wind picks up. Nice breakers given depth of water in 20+ knots of wind.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers and Bridge
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Shells
.
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
Wavebreakers and Bridge
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Shells
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
