• ABOUT THE SPOT

Kiteboarding / Kitesurfing in Napeague Bay, East Hampton, New York USA

Water Quality:
Murky
Wind Type:
Venturi wind
Beast Wind Direction:
Southwest
Peak Season :
Year-round
Napeague is a cencus-designated place in the town of East Hampton in Suffolk County, New York, on the shore of Long Island. It is located on a very narrow , low-lying strip between the Atlantic Ocean to the south and Gardiners Bay to the north.

If you  are interested in something extereme, Napeague Bay is the best place to visit. Thanks to its weather conditions, the spot is very popoular for kitesurfing.  Nepague Bay is a small bay and gets  great winds, ideal for those who are trying to hone thier kitesurfing skills. The best winds come from the south or southwest off the ocean. The wind type is venturi and its speed works from 16 to 25 knots / 30 to 46.3 kph. Southerly breezes are cross-onshore, and southerlies are cross-shore or cross-offshore. The best time to exercise this activity is the afternoon or evening.

For best conditions, you can choose to stay at the north side of the bay. Its a lagoon with murky water and its bottom is sandy.  With flat waters and steady winds, in Napeague Bay you enjoy this activity at good. While you visit this site it is likely to face difficulties with the parking, as parking permit sticker required year-round for non-East Hampton residents. So, you can purchase a nonresidence sticker at the East Hampton Town Hall.

Not only is this place appropriate for your favourite activity, but it also offers you many fun opportunities. So, when you get there don’t miss to visit the Mackay Radio Tower, the Art Barge  and the Smith Meal Fish Factory, major landmarks of this place.