Magnuson South

Magnuson South

Seattle • United States (USA) flag United States (USA) • Washington
65 windy days
/ year
Water type
lake
Beach type
—
Crowd
—
Rider level
—
Tide dependent
—
Waves
flat

Overview

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This is the best launch for accessing the lee side of the 520 bridge on southerlies.

This is an alley with public access to the water. There is room to set up one or two kites and running your lines up the alley. The first kiter launching can swim out while another person holds the kite. When the lines go tight, just let the kite go. It will swing out and the kiter can water launch. the last kiter will need to do a swimming drift launch. Practice this launch technique elsewhere first. You only get one chance. When returning to the launch you will most likely have to drop your kite and self-rescue in. There is a club a bit further north where you can exit and walk a circuitous route back to the launch.

This public space is not well maintained and can get overgrown, so check it out first. We have cut back vegetation and berry branches in the pump area. It would be prudent to just take a look at the set up before planning a session.

It is your responsibility to check whether kitesurfing is allowed at the spot; you might need a 'special permit' or membership from a local kite organization, etc. Local rules can change. Respect others - kiters or not; kite safely and enjoy the wind!

Amenities

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Wind

Wind strength (kt)
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Kite Jungle score
Windy days (12+ days)*
63000
73000
72000
63000
51000
41000
10000
40000
41000
63000
74000
83000
Dominant wind direction
wind 190º
wind 194º
wind 193º
wind 216º
wind 215º
wind 216º
wind 360º
wind 359º
wind 357º
wind 189º
wind 191º
wind 192º
Avg. wind (kt)
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
Avg. wind (12+ days)**
1315–
1316–
1215–
1314–
1216–
1215–
1115–
1214–
1215–
1416–
1416–
1315–
Windy days by wind strength
Wind rose
Wind speed (kt)
Avg. gusts (12+ days)
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Weather
Weather
Air temp. (high/low)
8º 2º
8º 2º
11º 4º
13º 6º
17º 9º
21º 12º
25º 15º
25º 15º
21º 13º
15º 9º
10º 5º
8º 4º
Water temperature
5º
4º
5º
8º
12º
16º
20º
20º
18º
13º
9º
6º
Sunny days
Rainy days
Rainfall (mm)
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* Days with at least 12+ kt (or other threshold) of wind for at least 2h during daytime. Excluding thermal wind, unless the estimate is applied.

** Average wind for days that get at least 12+ kt (or other threshold) during daytime. Ie days with "no wind" are excluded. Does not include thermal boost.

Data stats by Kite Jungle are based on Open-Meteo.com and other sources More

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