KiteGlobeBarn Island
Barn Island is a kiteboarding spot near New London in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW, W, NW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, September, October, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Connecticut |
| Nearest town | New London |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Best wind direction | S, SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June, September, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | 41.3304, -71.8956 |
About Barn Island
There are a few rocks right at the tip of the point but easily avoided. Lots of boats in season but can be avoided if you stay out of the channel and sail upwind to the other side of sandy point where there are no boats or to Watch Hill, RI. and walk over to the ocean side for good swell and small waves. Or you can sail around the point. Watch out for boats.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Barn Island?
The best time to kite Barn Island is April, May, June, September, October, November, December, when the S, SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Barn Island offers open ocean conditions with S, SW, W, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Barn Island?
From New London go east on 95 take Stonington Borough exit, go straight through light, take 2nd right, go to end and take right, then left at light, then 1st right, follow to end.
Hazards at Barn Island
Ships, Rocks.
View Barn Island on the interactive map →Other kite spots near Barn Island
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.