Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW, W and WNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW, W and WNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (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
Drive south from Edgartown to Katama. With a permit you can drive onto the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
155km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive south from Edgartown to Katama. With a permit you can drive onto the beach.
Nearest Airports
Distance
155km from spot
Best Schools in Massachusetts
#1: New England Kite School
5/5 (39)
#2: KiteBoston
5/5 (11)
Riding Conditions in Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW, W and WNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA).
Wind usually blows from NE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA) are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from WSW, W and WNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA).
Wind usually blows from NE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA) are April, May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Pretty nice, you can go on the inside for flat water or do some wave riding 20 yds on the other side of the beach.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Pretty nice, you can go on the inside for flat water or do some wave riding 20 yds on the other side of the beach.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Animals, Currents, Boats, Fisher Nets, Buoys and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Animals, Currents, Boats, Fisher Nets, Buoys and Stakes
.
Beach risk reported:
Bystanders
.
Best Schools in Massachusetts
#1: New England Kite School
5/5 (39)
#2: KiteBoston
5/5 (11)
Additional information
A parking is available at Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA).
You have to buy a permit to drive on the beach.
Webcams around Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
Webcams around Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More 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
Marthas Vineyard / Katama Beach, Massachusetts (USA)
