Continent |
North America |
Country |
Washington (USA) |
Next Big City |
Seattle |
Next Town |
Coupeville |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Flat |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Protected bay, therefore flat waters.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Other |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach, enough space to safely launch kites. Look out for drift wood on the beach.
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Spring:
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Normal |
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Summer:
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Shorty, Normal |
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Fall:
|
Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
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.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
W |
Main Direction: |
W |
Best wind directions are strong Westerlies.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No information |
Tacoma Airport. Located on Whidbey Island. Go north on Rte. 20 out of Coupeville. You'll hug the west end of Penn Cove and eventually curve around to it's north side. Fork off to the right on Penn Cove Rd. and go a mile or so until you come to the dirt parking area.
Rules |
None |