KiteGlobeGustafson Spit / Anders Beach
Gustafson Spit / Anders Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Homer in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, SW wind.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Alaska |
| Nearest town | Homer |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, SW |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 59.6356, -151.4894 |
About Gustafson Spit / Anders Beach
This water is only choppy in high winds as the fetch is about 8 miles to the east, usually very flat is it's protected on 3 sides. No real waves, just chop. Tides range up to 30 feet - Anders's beach is ridable starting with +12 tides up to the +22. Tide goes out a mile or more. The water can be shallow at times, or deep. A few reefs ENE about a half mile, otherwise just a few small rocks and lots of flat soft sand/mud bottom for miles.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gustafson Spit / Anders Beach offers open ocean conditions with SE, SW wind, launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gustafson Spit / Anders Beach?
South from Anchorage 200 miles, left on Kachemak Drive, go a half mile and go right on the unmarked dirt road across from the airport. Park at the bottom of the bluff and launch from Gustafson Spit on your right.
Hazards at Gustafson Spit / Anders Beach
Reefs.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.