Kite Spots

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Plumb Beach

Wind directions: S, E.

This is the go to spot for NYC by subway and Uber. Relatively flat water, lots of kiters free parking but limited (especially in summer). Thermals usually kick in at the end of hot summer days. Exact location (map)

Seagate

Wind directions: N, NW.

Street parking. Chop. Cool views of NYC and ships entering harbor. There are cleaner beaches. Usually gusty because of the N wind factor. Venturi effect coming from the Hudson River. Exact location (map)

Breezy Point

Wind directions: W, NW.

Best spot on a west wind (fall, winter and early spring). Nice big beach. Wind can be gusty. Mostly choppy, but depending on the tide. Can create some nice boosting ramps. Parking can be a problem without a permit. Location (map)

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Tobay

Wind directions: NE to NW.

In the bay the wind is very gusty. Out of the bay you will find amazing flat water and channels (map). Not good for beginners!

Gilgo

Wind directions: S, SW, SE.

Great wave spot. Large beach to launch from. Can get deep quickly. Easy parking, although not in summer (map). Not good for beginners!

Oak

Wind directions: SW to SE. Known as Shark Bay. Free parking, but very limited (more parking further up). Flat water in the bay and waves near Demo Point (map). Not good for beginners! Parking info here.

More NY: Napeaque Wind directions: N. E. S,SW (map). Rockaway Beach Wind directions: E, S, W (map). Coney Island Wind directions: SW to SE. Overlook Beach Wind directions: SW to SE. Floyd Bennett Field Wind directions: S, E. Cross Bay (CBB) Wind direction: W (map).

Sandy Hook (NJ)

Wind directions: N, S, SSW, NW.

Free parking except summer ($15, 7am–5pm; fills fast). Kiters park at the end of Lot B. Flat water in the bay, waves on the ocean side. Family-friendly with showers and toilets.

Low tide is best for beginners, but avoid the channel due to strong tidal currents (see map). Before low tide, the current flows south; if the wind drops, you can be swept under the bridge or lose your board.

NW wind can get choppy near launch, but the water flattens farther west toward the lighthouse at low tide. Spermacetti Cove, north of the kite beach, offers mirror-flat water in NW wind. Reach it by kiting over or walking 30 minutes from Lot C. In winter, seals occupy the sandbar.

Kite Island (NJ)

Wind directions: NE, S, SSW, SW

Kite island is an amazing flat water spot. You will need to go there by boat. Definitely worth a visit (contact Kainetic Adventures for more info).

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