KiteGlobeNorth Padre Island / Packery Channel
North Padre Island / Packery Channel is a kiteboarding spot near Corpus Christi in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, NE, E, SE wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Texas |
| Nearest town | Corpus Christi |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, E, SE |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 27.6283, -97.2173 |
About North Padre Island / Packery Channel
Shallow and flat water protected by North Padre Island. At low tide it gets pretty shallow. The channel is deep, but do not kite here, only use it for going out or coming in. The bottom is muddy, and can have sharp shells.
When is the best time to kitesurf at North Padre Island / Packery Channel?
The best time to kite North Padre Island / Packery Channel is March, April, May, June, July, when the N, NE, E, SE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
North Padre Island / Packery Channel offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, NE, E, SE wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to North Padre Island / Packery Channel?
Take the route 22 east from Corpus Christi. Drive over the JFK Causeway bridge and look out for the "Subway" sandwich shop. Then turn left into the Packery Channel County Park and follow the road until it dead ends at a grassy park.
Hazards at North Padre Island / Packery Channel
Ships, Jetskis, Shells, Stakes.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.