Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, 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
W, WNW and NW
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, 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
W, WNW and NW
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From Vancouver drive south on Interstate 5. Take Exit 270 and go WEST on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd.. Drive about 5 miles on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd until it ends at "T" intersection with BB Water Slide to your RIGHT. Turn LEFT which takes you to the beach and park directly next to the beach.
From Vancouver drive south on Interstate 5. Take Exit 270 and go WEST on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd.. Drive about 5 miles on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd until it ends at "T" intersection with BB Water Slide to your RIGHT. Turn LEFT which takes you to the beach and park directly next to the beach.
Riding Conditions in Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water is 45-47°F in Winter and 57-75°F in Summer. Sailing best in colder months. typically light in summer months. Full wet or drysuit needed in late-Fall, Spring and Winter. Summer water is "bath tub" warm as is rolls in over sun-exposed dark sand flats - and is the hallmark of Birch Bay!
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W, WNW and NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA).
Best with W to NW. Check the Environment Canada weather report for Straight of Georgia - Nanaimo and South.
Wind
usually
blows
from SSW, SW and WSW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) are
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water is 45-47°F in Winter and 57-75°F in Summer. Sailing best in colder months. typically light in summer months. Full wet or drysuit needed in late-Fall, Spring and Winter. Summer water is "bath tub" warm as is rolls in over sun-exposed dark sand flats - and is the hallmark of Birch Bay!
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W, WNW and NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA).
Best with W to NW. Check the Environment Canada weather report for Straight of Georgia - Nanaimo and South.
Wind
usually
blows
from SSW, SW and WSW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) are
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small beach.
Shallow, warm water in summer, depending on tides. Flat or small waves most days. NW winds can bring nice 1-3 ft bumps good for surfing in surf skis/SUPs. Be sure to check tide. Low tide can expose beach significantly and paddlers will need to walk to the water 1/4-1/2 mile. Great crabbing in 30ft water! Bay is shallow and has low tide exposes the sand beach across the whole bay. The green stuff is eel grass and seaweeds. Good shell hunting for Sand Dollars, clam shells, agates.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Small beach.
Shallow, warm water in summer, depending on tides. Flat or small waves most days. NW winds can bring nice 1-3 ft bumps good for surfing in surf skis/SUPs. Be sure to check tide. Low tide can expose beach significantly and paddlers will need to walk to the water 1/4-1/2 mile. Great crabbing in 30ft water! Bay is shallow and has low tide exposes the sand beach across the whole bay. The green stuff is eel grass and seaweeds. Good shell hunting for Sand Dollars, clam shells, agates.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
May, June, July, August, September and October
.
Beach risks reported:
Road,Cars
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
May, June, July, August, September and October
.
Beach risks reported:
Road,Cars
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Birch Bay State Park, Washington (USA).
There is
Food
available on the spot
To park in Birch Bay State Park will cost $5 day. Lots of free parking along Birch Bay Drive, the main road along the water. In summer, both car and pedestrian traffic can be heavy so be aware when walking on the roads. Many vacation condos nearby.
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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