KiteGlobeBirch Bay State Park
Birch Bay State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Vancouver in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Washington |
| Nearest town | Vancouver |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, River Mouth |
| Best wind direction | W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 48.9069, -122.7650 |
About Birch Bay State Park
Shallow, warm water in summer, depending on tides. Flat or small waves most days. NW winds can bring nice 1-3 ft bumps good for surfing in surf skis/SUPs. Be sure to check tide. Low tide can expose beach significantly and paddlers will need to walk to the water 1/4-1/2 mile. Great crabbing in 30ft water! Bay is shallow and has low tide exposes the sand beach across the whole bay. The green stuff is eel grass and seaweeds. Good shell hunting for Sand Dollars, clam shells, agates.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Birch Bay State Park?
The best time to kite Birch Bay State Park is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Birch Bay State Park offers open ocean conditions with W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean, river mouth.
How do I get to Birch Bay State Park?
From Vancouver drive south on Interstate 5. Take Exit 270 and go WEST on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd.. Drive about 5 miles on Birch Bay-Lynden Rd until it ends at "T" intersection with BB Water Slide to your RIGHT. Turn LEFT which takes you to the beach and park directly next to the beach.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.