Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the 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
Follow Route 3 south to Cape Cod. Get on Route 6 (Midcape hwy) and take exit 6. Follow to airport rotary and take a right at rotary. Follow to end. Kalmus is on the left.
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Follow Route 3 south to Cape Cod. Get on Route 6 (Midcape hwy) and take exit 6. Follow to airport rotary and take a right at rotary. Follow to end. Kalmus is on the left.
Nearest Airports
Distance
130km from spot
Best Schools in Massachusetts
#1: New England Kite School
5/5 (39)
#2: KiteBoston
5/5 (11)
Riding Conditions in Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
No wetsuit required July and August. Shorty required June and September. Full wetsuit required May and October. Drysuit required November to April.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA).
Prevailing winds are SW and Kalmus has been measured as being the windiest spot North of Hatteras on the East coast. In the summer winds commonly reach 15-20 knots.
Wind usually blows from NE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
No wetsuit required July and August. Shorty required June and September. Full wetsuit required May and October. Drysuit required November to April.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from S, SSW and SW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA).
Prevailing winds are SW and Kalmus has been measured as being the windiest spot North of Hatteras on the East coast. In the summer winds commonly reach 15-20 knots.
Wind usually blows from NE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
White sandy beach but tends to get seaweed accumulations into August and September. The beach is fairly deep so there is ample room to launch kites.
Flat to choppy conditions depending on wind speeds, with some waves in the boat channel towards the east end of the beach. At low tide the water can be shallow enough to stand up even out ways from shore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
White sandy beach but tends to get seaweed accumulations into August and September. The beach is fairly deep so there is ample room to launch kites.
Flat to choppy conditions depending on wind speeds, with some waves in the boat channel towards the east end of the beach. At low tide the water can be shallow enough to stand up even out ways from shore.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Best Schools in Massachusetts
#1: New England Kite School
5/5 (39)
#2: KiteBoston
5/5 (11)
Additional information
A parking is available at Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Kiteboarding only allowed after 4pm during season. Windsurfing zone: straight line from the western end of Kalmus to the channel markers for Hyannis Harbor. In season parking fees are 10 USD.
Webcams around Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
Webcams around Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Massachusetts
More about Massachusetts
Wind stats in Massachusetts...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 44 |
Feb | 45 |
Mar | 49 |
Apr | 48 |
May | 38 |
Jun | 35 |
Jul | 28 |
Aug | 26 |
Sep | 32 |
Oct | 39 |
Nov | 38 |
Dec | 40 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 42 kitesurf spots in Massachusetts.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Kalmus Beach, Massachusetts (USA)

