Kent Island / Terrapin Park

📍 Baltimore, Washington, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Kent Island / Terrapin Park is a kiteboarding spot near Baltimore, Washington in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NW wind, best ridden in September, October, November.

Country	USA
Region	Maryland
Nearest town	Baltimore, Washington
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	N, NW
Wind type	Frontal
Best months	September, October, November
Coordinates	38.9989, -76.3230

About Kent Island / Terrapin Park

It is the Chesapeake Bay. Large body of water. Usually has a 1-2 foot chop. Shallow for about 300 yards out then drops off. There are some shipping lanes out in the middle. The Bay Bridge is to the South of the Launch. Booties are a must in my opinion. Too much crap in the bay. There is a just-submerged truck tire (bad for windsurf fins) about 30 meters south of the boardwalk.

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

The best time to kite Kent Island / Terrapin Park is September, October, November, when the N, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Kent Island / Terrapin Park offers open ocean conditions with N, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Kent Island / Terrapin Park?

From anywhere you want to head over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. This is right near Annapolis. Take 50 East, pay bridge toll (about 2.50 USD) and proceed over bridge. Take first exit RT 8 north. Take a left into business park about 1.5 miles from exit. Paul Reed Smith Guitars is the main building you will see. Bear around to the right of the business and look for entrance to Terrapin Park. Park and proceed down to the beach. A map will be posted at entrance to review how to get to the launch. You need a car to get to this beach. There is about a quarter to half mile walk from where you park your car.

Hazards at Kent Island / Terrapin Park

Ships, Bridge.

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