KiteGlobeKite Island
Kite Island is a kiteboarding spot near New York in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, S, SW wind, best ridden in May, June, July.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | New Jersey |
| Nearest town | New York |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Island |
| Best wind direction | NE, S, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | May, June, July |
| Coordinates | 39.7874, -74.1436 |
About Kite Island
Big open space with knee to chest deep water. Small chop to super flat (depending on wind direction and tide). Sandy bottom, no shoes needed. Look out for the boating channels and the boats.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Kite Island?
The best time to kite Kite Island is May, June, July, when the NE, S, SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Kite Island offers open ocean conditions with NE, S, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Kite Island?
The island is located in the middle of the sound, therefore it can only be accessed by boat. Closest harbor is in Waretown.
Hazards at Kite Island
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.