Potomac River / Mason Neck State Park

📍 Washington DC, USA · Kiteboarding spot

Potomac River / Mason Neck State Park is a kiteboarding spot near Washington DC in USA, with river conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in April, May, September, October.

Country	USA
Region	Virginia
Nearest town	Washington DC
Water type	River
Launch	River
Best wind direction	NW
Wind type	Frontal
Best months	April, May, September, October
Coordinates	38.6435, -77.1998

About Potomac River / Mason Neck State Park

On the tidal Potomac in the Belmont Bay. Flat to choppy water. Very shallow very far out. Occasional logs or branches in water.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Potomac River / Mason Neck State Park?

The best time to kite Potomac River / Mason Neck State Park is April, May, September, October, when the NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Potomac River / Mason Neck State Park offers river conditions with NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from river.

How do I get to Potomac River / Mason Neck State Park?

Take Rt. 1 south from the beltway, turn left on to Gunston road, follow signs to Mason Neck State Park. The 'beach' is at the car top boat launch.

Hazards at Potomac River / Mason Neck State Park

Stakes.

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