Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA) is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA) is a Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Tacoma Airport. Located smack dab on the middle of Washingtons coast it's only 2 hours from Seattle. The fastest way from Seattle is south I-5 to Olympia. Take the Hwy 101 exit then the Hwy 8 exit 5 miles later. Hwy 8 turns into HWY 12 at Elma. Follow 12 to Aberdeen and here drive south on 101 over the bridge and just after the bridge take state highway 105 west. Drive all the way until you hit the ocean, then turn right. Now drive up north and pass Westport and once you hit the harbor, turn left and follow the Westhaven State Park road until you see the small bay and the jetty.
Tacoma Airport. Located smack dab on the middle of Washingtons coast it's only 2 hours from Seattle. The fastest way from Seattle is south I-5 to Olympia. Take the Hwy 101 exit then the Hwy 8 exit 5 miles later. Hwy 8 turns into HWY 12 at Elma. Follow 12 to Aberdeen and here drive south on 101 over the bridge and just after the bridge take state highway 105 west. Drive all the way until you hit the ocean, then turn right. Now drive up north and pass Westport and once you hit the harbor, turn left and follow the Westhaven State Park road until you see the small bay and the jetty.
Riding Conditions in Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
4/3 wetsuit late spring, shorty to board shorts in late June through July and August. Water temp 50°F late spring to upper 60's°F in August (tide will effect this more than in Gorge). Air temps 50's to 70°F in spring and 70's to 90's°F in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
Best direction: West. Small bay which curves, making several directions onshore.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
4/3 wetsuit late spring, shorty to board shorts in late June through July and August. Water temp 50°F late spring to upper 60's°F in August (tide will effect this more than in Gorge). Air temps 50's to 70°F in spring and 70's to 90's°F in summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
W
.
Best direction: West. Small bay which curves, making several directions onshore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA) is a
Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Great beach with nice facilities.
Great wave sailing. Behind the jetty it is very flat.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Halfmoon Bay, Washington (USA) is a
Flat, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
Great beach with nice facilities.
Great wave sailing. Behind the jetty it is very flat.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
Boats and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
