KiteGlobeNantucket Island / Pocomo Point
Nantucket Island / Pocomo Point is a kiteboarding spot near Nantucket in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing SW, W wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Massachusetts |
| Nearest town | Nantucket |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | SW, W |
| Wind type | Thermal, Trade |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | Low tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 41.3162, -70.0325 |
About Nantucket Island / Pocomo Point
Flat to choppy water. Excellent flat water in a N and NW across the lagoon. Best on SW with tide running out approaching dead-low as current works to keep you upwind and sand bars create larger slicks at low tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Nantucket Island / Pocomo Point?
The best time to kite Nantucket Island / Pocomo Point is May, June, July, August, September, when the SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Nantucket Island / Pocomo Point offers shallow lagoon conditions with SW, W wind (Thermal, Trade wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Nantucket Island / Pocomo Point?
From Nantucket drive east to Polpis, and here drive north to Pocomo. In Pocomo drive either north to the lagoon in a SW if you want sideshore wind, or keep driving westwards to the end of the road, here you will find the Point.
Hazards at Nantucket Island / Pocomo Point
Swimmers, Currents, Ships, Shells.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.