Napeague in Montauk offers a sheltered flat-water lagoon ideal for big air sessions, situated on Long Island roughly 2.5 hours east of New York City. Spring and fall bring the most consistent strong winds as Atlantic storm systems pass through, with gusts regularly exceeding 25 knots. The lagoon accepts most wind directions, making it forgiving for varied conditions. Water temperatures drop significantly during these peak seasons, requiring full wetsuits. The spot lacks developed infrastructure but rewards the drive with pristine, uncrowded conditions and dramatic natural scenery.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 17.3 m by Julien Verglas · bottom-end kite 15m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17% | 9.2 kt | 1.1 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 21% | 9.7 kt | 1.4 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 29% | 10.3 kt | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 22% | 9.7 kt | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| May | 9% | 8.7 kt | 15.9 | 15 |
| Jun | 10% | 8.7 kt | 21.1 | 19.5 |
| Jul | 9% | 8.2 kt | 24.9 | 24.6 |
| Aug | 4% | 8.1 kt | 24.2 | 22.6 |
| Sep | 8% | 8 kt | 20.3 | 22.2 |
| Oct | 10% | 8.2 kt | 14.7 | 17.5 |
| Nov | 14% | 8.6 kt | 7.7 | 11.9 |
| Dec | 11% | 8.2 kt | 4.3 | 7.8 |
7.5/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via Windy.com
via OpenWeather
