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Massachusetts · United States

Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts (USA)

10.9kts

SW · Windsaison

Sagamore Beach is a spring-focused Atlantic spot with 100+ windy days annually. Expect cold water, shipping traffic, and textured chop—plan around weather windows and low confidence forecasting.

IntermediateAdvancedFreerideFreestyleFoil
10.9kts
Durchschnittswind
103
Windtage / Jahr
12:00–15:00
Beste Windzeit
SW
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Boston Logan International, MA
Koordinaten
41.7982, -70.5261
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

16
Jan
16
Feb
16
Mär
15
Apr
14
Mai
14
Jun
14
Jul
13
Aug
15
Sep
15
Okt
15
Nov
15
Dez

Jan

27%

fahrbar

15.7 kts

Feb

39%

fahrbar

15.6 kts

Mär

42%

fahrbar

15.5 kts

Apr

33%

fahrbar

14.8 kts

Mai

27%

fahrbar

13.7 kts

Jun

25%

fahrbar

13.6 kts

Jul

32%

fahrbar

14.1 kts

Aug

13%

fahrbar

13.4 kts

Sep

15%

fahrbar

15.1 kts

Okt

27%

fahrbar

14.5 kts

Nov

28%

fahrbar

14.5 kts

Dez

27%

fahrbar

14.9 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • SW
  • SSW
  • WNW
  • W
  • N

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Choppy

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Choppy ocean conditions with strong Atlantic swells, especially during nor'easters
  • Cold water temperatures year-round with risk of hypothermia
  • Rocks and shallow areas near the beach requiring careful launch positioning
  • Proximity to Cape Cod shipping lanes and occasional boat traffic

Was das für dich heißt

  • Material tragen — nicht über Steine ziehen
  • Auf ankernde Boote und markierte Fahrrinnen achten
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Parking areas near the beach access points
  • Local restaurants and cafes in nearby Sagamore village
  • Seasonal rentals and shops in the Cape Cod region
  • Public restrooms and changing facilities

Lokale Tipps

Sagamore Beach works best during the windy spring months (Feb-Apr) and mid-summer (Jul) when Atlantic systems bring consistent SW winds. Check local tide charts and weather forecasts before heading out, as conditions can change rapidly.

Einstieg & Strand

Launch from the sandy beach areas during incoming tide for smoother water access. SW and W winds are most reliable; avoid choppy conditions by launching early morning when seas are calmer.

Lokale Regeln

Respect swimmers and other beach users, especially during summer months. Stay aware of other kiters and maintain safe distances in the intermediate conditions.

Was anziehen

A 4/3mm or 5/4mm wetsuit is essential year-round due to cold Atlantic water; add booties and gloves during winter months (Nov-Mar). Summer sessions may allow 3/2mm but water rarely exceeds 65°F.

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
  • Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
3/2-mm-Neoprenanzug.
An Land
Hoody und Jacke; abends lange Hose.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (gemäßigte Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

The Experience

Sagamore Beach doesn't coddle you. You're launching into Atlantic swell with shipping lanes running parallel to shore. The water is wind-chopped, cold year-round, and demands respect. Sandy launch zones exist on incoming tide, enough to clear the immediate break. Beyond that: legitimate Atlantic swell stacked on local wind chop. Textured. Bumpy. Better technique required.

Wind & Conditions

February through April is when this works. Spring systems push SW and W winds across Massachusetts. You're looking at 102 windy days annually—not all usable, but solid for the East Coast. July has mid-summer activity too, though less reliable.

Launch early. By afternoon, especially spring, chop compounds and conditions degrade. Wind directions stay predictable when they show: SW, W, occasional N off the continent. Average 11 knots. That's marginal. Bring appropriate equipment and honest self-assessment.

The Water

Cold year-round. Hood and hypothermia protocols required. Nor'easters stack heavy swell on local wind chop. Shallow areas near the beach demand careful positioning on launch and landing. Shipping traffic exists—Cape Cod lanes run close enough to require awareness.

Who It's For

Intermediate minimum. Beginners get frustrated by chop and marginal wind. Comfort in cold Atlantic water is non-negotiable. Spring requires timing around weather windows, early mornings, and acceptance that some drives yield nothing.

Local shops, rentals, and parking exist. Sagamore village has restaurants. It's a working New England beach, not remote.

The Reality

This is a grind. Good sessions come during offshore low pressure systems. April drives often disappoint. Cold water. Real chop. Inconsistent wind by tropical standards. If you're East Coast-based and want Atlantic swell with wind, and you'll hunt conditions, it delivers. Don't expect consistency. Expect early alarms and a 50/50 shot at a worthwhile session.