Continent |
North America |
Country |
New York (USA) |
Next Big City |
New York |
Next Town |
Croton-on-Hudson |
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Type: |
River |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Currents, Ships |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Hudson River, flat to choppy water.
Beach
Type: |
Grass, Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Other |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Lots of obstacles. Several access to the water.
Weather
Spring:
|
Normal |
Summer:
|
Shorts, Shorty |
Fall:
|
Normal |
Winter:
|
Thick |
Summer is nice and warm. Winter very cold. Spring and autumn wetsuit needed, winter can bee too cold.
Wind
Best Months: |
March, April, May, September, October, November |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
N, W |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Works only in North and westerly winds. Winds come with depression of any strength. Summer lighter, good in spring and autumn. Usually onshore, gusty winds.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From New York drive North along the East side of the Hudson River on the 9/9A or Briarcliff Peekskill Parkway. Exit at Croton Point Park and get to the northeast end of the park.
Extra information
Onshore gusty winds, trees, posts, signs, fence, driftwood and other debris on beach. Advanced kiteboarders only!
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