Kite spot on water · United States

Hastie Lake Rd.

Name: Hastie Lake Rd.
Address: US

Riders have kited it in W.

Show on the map48.2640, -122.7468

Works in: W
Nearest airport: FRDFriday Harbor Airport, 35 km

Forecast and webcams

Before you go

Forecasts often disagree. When Windguru, ALADIN and Windy agree, it is worth going.

Tips for this spot

Offshore wind carries you away from land. Do not ride it without a rescue boat.
When a storm is coming, get out of the water and land the kite at once. Gusts before a storm are violent and a kite overhead is the highest point around.
New spot: ask locals about shallows, currents and where people launch.

On site

Wind and riding area

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Direction the wind blows from. Based on riders' experience, not a forecast.

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From riders

What you need to know

Who it suits: For experienced riders only.

Watch out for

Onshore wind, very short-period waves, and rocks everywhere.community map

Where to launch

Plenty of beach at low tide; at high tide, it is theoretically possible to rig in the parking lot and use the boat ramp (untested).community map

Parking

Car park “Hastie lake county park” about 100 m from the spot, free.OpenStreetMap
Parking at Hastie Lake County Park at the end of Hastie Lake Road.community map

Getting there

From Highway 20, turn west onto Hastie Lake Road and drive 2.5 miles to the end of the road into the County Park; beach access and boat ramp.community map

Rules and respect

Close neighbors near the access point; use extra caution and respect private property.community map

Conditions

Onshore wind, short waves; unsteady wind with plenty of lulls reported. Plenty of beach at low tide.community map

Riders' tips

Downwinder option from here to West Beach.community map

Facilities

Boat ramp, beach access, trash can, viewpoint parking lot.community map

In riders' own words

„Look for strong W straights forecasts and passing cold fronts.“
„Experienced sailors only.“
„On low tide there is plenty of beach. On high tide it might be possible to rig in the parking lot and use the boat launch“
„Amenities: Boat Ramp, Beach Access, Trash can, Parking Vista view.“
„OpenStreetMap way/417747142“
„Turn West off Highway 20 onto Hastie Lake Road, follow Hastie Lake Road 2.5 miles to road end and the County Park.“
„On shore wind, waves with very short period, and rocks everywhere.“
„This access has close neighbors. Please pay special attention and “Respect” private property.“
„On shore wind, waves with very short period, and rocks everywhere. ... When we were there wind wasn't very steady, lots of lulls.“
„It could also be fun to downwind to West Beach from here.“

Wind by month

When it blows

Average wind speed 10 m above ground from NASA POWER (MERRA-2, 2001–2025). The model works on a grid of roughly 50 km; on hills and by the water the wind is often stronger and gustier.

5.5Jan2.8

4.9Feb2.5

4.9Mar2.5

4.1Apr2.1

3.2May1.6

3.0Jun1.5

2.7Jul1.4

2.6Aug1.3

3.1Sep1.6

4.2Oct2.2

5.4Nov2.8

5.6Dec2.9

windiest monthsaverage wind in knots, NASA POWER; below the month in m/s

Values by month

January	5.5 knots · 2.8 m/s
February	4.9 knots · 2.5 m/s
March	4.9 knots · 2.5 m/s
April	4.1 knots · 2.1 m/s
May	3.2 knots · 1.6 m/s
June	3.0 knots · 1.5 m/s
July	2.7 knots · 1.4 m/s
August	2.6 knots · 1.3 m/s
September	3.1 knots · 1.6 m/s
October	4.2 knots · 2.2 m/s
November	5.4 knots · 2.8 m/s
December	5.6 knots · 2.9 m/s

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Sources: Community map “USA NW Kite Spots” (Google My Maps). Wind NASA POWER, airports OurAirports, photos Wikimedia Commons (author and licence with each photo). As of 17 October 2026. These are riders' reports; local rules change, so look around before you ride and follow local signs.

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