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Kent Island / Matapeake

📍 Baltimore, Washington D.C., USA · Kiteboarding spot

Kent Island / Matapeake is a kiteboarding spot near Baltimore, Washington D.C. in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing S, SW wind, best ridden in March, April, May.

CountryUSA
RegionMaryland
Nearest townBaltimore, Washington D.C.
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionS, SW
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsMarch, April, May
TideLow tide, Falling tide
Coordinates38.9575, -76.3539

About Kent Island / Matapeake

Dedicated swimming beach. Only one on Kent island. So avoid in the warmer months so to crowds.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Kent Island / Matapeake?

The best time to kite Kent Island / Matapeake is March, April, May, when the S, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Kent Island / Matapeake offers open ocean conditions with S, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Kent Island / Matapeake

Swimmers, Currents, Ships, Rocks, Shells.

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.