# New York  - Montauk

Kitesurfing spot in New York, United States.

> 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.

## Best time to kitesurf
New York  - Montauk has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Feb–Apr: 21–29% of days reach 12 kt+, with 10 kt average daily wind, 5–11 °C water and 1–11 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17% | 9.2 | 1.1 | 5.8 |
| Feb | 21% | 9.7 | 1.4 | 5.4 |
| Mar | 29% | 10.3 | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 22% | 9.7 | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| May | 9% | 8.7 | 15.9 | 15 |
| Jun | 10% | 8.7 | 21.1 | 19.5 |
| Jul | 9% | 8.2 | 24.9 | 24.6 |
| Aug | 4% | 8.1 | 24.2 | 22.6 |
| Sep | 8% | 8 | 20.3 | 22.2 |
| Oct | 10% | 8.2 | 14.7 | 17.5 |
| Nov | 14% | 8.6 | 7.7 | 11.9 |
| Dec | 11% | 8.2 | 4.3 | 7.8 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Every few weeks
- Water: choppy, flat
- Water temperature: Cold (You need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

## Highlights
- Flat-water big air paradise
- Storm-driven spring/fall winds
- Minimal crowds
- Works all wind directions
- Scenic Long Island backdrop

## Amenities
Parking, Natural scenery, Calm lagoon conditions

## Travel
- Getting there: The spot is about 2.5 hour drive from New York City
- Ease of access: Takes time to get there
- Car needed: yes
- Affordability: Expensive ($50-120 /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 40.71427, -74.00597
- Destination guide: [New York](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/new-york)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [New York - Long Island](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/new-york-long-island) — best around Mar, 21–29% windy days, 10 kt, water 5–11 °C, flat/waves (0 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/new-york-montauk
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.