KiteGlobeKiteGlobe

Pleasant Bay

📍 Boston, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Pleasant Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Boston in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing NE, E, SW wind, best ridden in April, May, September, October.

CountryUSA
RegionMassachusetts
Nearest townBoston
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionNE, E, SW
Wind typeThermal, Frontal
Best monthsApril, May, September, October
Coordinates41.7258, -69.9933

About Pleasant Bay

Enclosed bay with outlet to ocean. All that separates you from the Atlantic are the dunes. Can be choppy on strong NE's though usually flat. Tide not an issue though weeds can be heavy in the late summer and fall so body dragging beginners will dredge up a faceful. Shallow near the shore.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Pleasant Bay?

The best time to kite Pleasant Bay is April, May, September, October, when the NE, E, SW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Pleasant Bay offers shallow lagoon conditions with NE, E, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to Pleasant Bay?

From Logan, 93 S to 3 South to 6, exit 11 to Pleasant Bay Rd to rte 28. Entrance is on Harwich/Chatham town line.

Hazards at Pleasant Bay

Ships, None.

View Pleasant Bay on the interactive map →

Other kite spots near Pleasant Bay

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