Kite-surf Kalmus Beach

Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert Type: Ocean Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave Water hazards: Ships Water quality: Clean Infos: Flat to choppy conditions depending on wind speeds, with some waves in the boat channel towards the east end of the beach. At low tide the water can be shallow enough to stand up even out ways from shore. Beach type & size: Sand - Big Infos: White sandy beach but tends to get seaweed accumulations into August and September. The beach is fairly deep so there is ample room to launch kites. Identified hazards: None Beachgoer: None Weather specificities: No wetsuit required July and August. Shorty required June and September. Full wetsuit required May and October. Drysuit required November to April. Wind type: Thermal, Frontal Wind specificities: Prevailing winds are SW and Kalmus has been measured as being the windiest spot North of Hatteras on the East coast. In the summer winds commonly reach 15-20 knots. Best months: May, June, July, August, September Access description: by Car - Follow Route 3 south to Cape Cod. Get on Route 6 (Midcape hwy) and take exit 6. Follow to airport rotary and take a right at rotary. Follow to end. Kalmus is on the left. Specific rules: Time, Fees Extra: Kiteboarding only allowed after 4pm during season. Windsurfing zone: straight line from the western end of Kalmus to the channel markers for Hyannis Harbor. In season parking fees are 10 USD. Accommodations: Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking