Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA)
Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (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 SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (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 SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
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 Aiport. Take the Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry to the South end of Whidbey Island. From the ferry dock, take 525 (main road) pass both Bayview Rd. and Useless Bay Rd, next left at Doublebluff Rd., then straight to the park at the end.
Nearest Airports
Distance
80km from spot
345km from spot
560km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Tacoma Aiport. Take the Mukilteo-Clinton Ferry to the South end of Whidbey Island. From the ferry dock, take 525 (main road) pass both Bayview Rd. and Useless Bay Rd, next left at Doublebluff Rd., then straight to the park at the end.
Nearest Airports
Distance
80km from spot
345km from spot
560km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, 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 SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA).
It is known as a high wind big swell location for windsurfing. However there are plenty of days when the winds are less than 30 and it's a perfectly good kiting location. It's more of an intermediate to advanced location due to the onshore to sideonshore winds. If the wind is out of the West enough it could work for beginners. Prime wind direction is South to Southwest.
The best moments to come to Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA) are January, February, March, October, November and December .
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 SE, SSE, S, SSW and SW .
There is Frontal wind at Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA).
It is known as a high wind big swell location for windsurfing. However there are plenty of days when the winds are less than 30 and it's a perfectly good kiting location. It's more of an intermediate to advanced location due to the onshore to sideonshore winds. If the wind is out of the West enough it could work for beginners. Prime wind direction is South to Southwest.
The best moments to come to Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA) are January, February, March, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
There is a sand spit for launching and if the tide is low there is plenty of beach. Can be driftwood on the ground.
Flat to choppy water. Deeper water during high tide, shallow before and after. When there is a strong outgoing tide some nice waves can build up as the wind blows opposite of the current and the water is shallow. Low tide makes ideal Skim Boarding conditions.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.
There is a sand spit for launching and if the tide is low there is plenty of beach. Can be driftwood on the ground.
Flat to choppy water. Deeper water during high tide, shallow before and after. When there is a strong outgoing tide some nice waves can build up as the wind blows opposite of the current and the water is shallow. Low tide makes ideal Skim Boarding conditions.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals, Rocks, Stones and Shells
.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
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
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals, Rocks, Stones and Shells
.
Beach risk reported:
Other
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
.
Webcams around Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA)
Webcams around Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA)
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Wind stats in Washington Oregon...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 45 |
| Feb | 44 |
| Mar | 46 |
| Apr | 41 |
| May | 32 |
| Jun | 27 |
| Jul | 23 |
| Aug | 18 |
| Sep | 29 |
| Oct | 40 |
| Nov | 48 |
| Dec | 43 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 6 kitesurf schools and 112 kitesurf spots in Washington Oregon.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Whidbey Island / Double Bluff, Washington (USA)
