Shell Island
United States (USA)
/ year
This area can be kited on all wind directions. It is often be very gusty.
Accesible by boat or ski
Best wind directions: SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW
Dangers
On weekends this area can become extermely crowded with boaters on the “inside” of the island. The “outside” or Gulf facing portion of the island is off limits due to a bird sanctuary so stay away.
It is your responsability 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!
Wind Stats
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
- Windy days*:
- 17
- 16
- 20
- 17
- 14
- 7
- 5
- 5
- 9
- 13
- 15
- 14
- Wind Direction:
- Av. Wind Speed (kt):
- 8
- 8
- 8
- 7
- 7
- 5
- 5
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 7
- Kite Season:
- Av. Temperature:
- 18
- 18
- 20
- 22
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 28
- 27
- 24
- 21
- 18
* with min. 4 bft (12 knt) wind, without thermal wind stats
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