Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA)
Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (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 .
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.
Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (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 .
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
There is a small metered parking area at the end of Akehurst Ave, which is a very close walk to the usual launch area. On nice summer weekends this lot is usually full, but there is street parking close by.
Nearest Airports
Distance
425km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is a small metered parking area at the end of Akehurst Ave, which is a very close walk to the usual launch area. On nice summer weekends this lot is usually full, but there is street parking close by.
Nearest Airports
Distance
425km from spot
Best Schools in New York
Riding Conditions in Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
This is the main spot in Central New York for west winds. WNW and WSW are OK, but usually gusty.
Wind usually blows from WSW, W and WNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA) are May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
This is the main spot in Central New York for west winds. WNW and WSW are OK, but usually gusty.
Wind usually blows from WSW, W and WNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA) are May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Waves can be light chop to medium size. Very shallow for a ways out but then it drops off. In the spring and fall it's generally free from obstacles. In the summer months there are jet ski stands set up, and on hot sunny days there are a lot of beach goers, swimmers and boaters. These days aren't great for beginners.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Waves can be light chop to medium size. Very shallow for a ways out but then it drops off. In the spring and fall it's generally free from obstacles. In the summer months there are jet ski stands set up, and on hot sunny days there are a lot of beach goers, swimmers and boaters. These days aren't great for beginners.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis and Buoys
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders,Fence
.
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Jet Skis and Buoys
.
Beach risks reported:
Trees,Bystanders,Fence
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in New York
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
There are currently no restrictions on kiting, but be respectful and safety oriented.
Webcams around Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA)
Webcams around Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in New York
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Wind stats in New York...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 72 |
Feb | 68 |
Mar | 62 |
Apr | 51 |
May | 43 |
Jun | 36 |
Jul | 32 |
Aug | 38 |
Sep | 53 |
Oct | 65 |
Nov | 68 |
Dec | 71 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 33 kitesurf spots in New York.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Oneida Lake / Sylvan Beach, New York (USA)

