KiteGlobe20 Mile
📍 Anchorage, USA · Kiteboarding spot
20 Mile is a kiteboarding spot near Anchorage in USA, with river conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in April, May, June.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Nearest town | Anchorage |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 60.8554, -149.0105 |
About 20 Mile
No waves, just flat water with chop in stronger winds. Big shallow area, depending on tides.
When is the best time to kitesurf at 20 Mile?
The best time to kite 20 Mile is April, May, June, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
20 Mile offers river conditions with SW wind (Frontal wind), launching from river mouth.
How do I get to 20 Mile?
From Anchorage drive southeast on 1 to Girdwood and keep driving along the river for about 8 miles until you get to the river mouth.
Hazards at 20 Mile
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.