![]() Water: Although low tides are more desirable Golden Gardens has a large beach making it kiteable on high tides. Beware of a NE forecast or any E in the wind as it will shadow the launch/land area and make returning to the beach very difficult. The first day of a new high pressure will usually deliver the best and strongest winds through Puget Sound. Check the NOAA Puget Sound forecast for a N 10-20, but keep in mind that Golden Gardens is well-known to blow without a forecast other than a newly forming high pressure. The Seattle – Winslow ferry readings are very handy for this site as well giving you a good indication of the speeds across the Sound. When the reading is N to NW 15 knots or higher it is usually rideable. The NOAA sensor at WestPoint (approx 5 miles to the south) is accurate with both wind direction and speed. A common trend is for morning winds to last 3 or 4 hours whereas winds that turn on later in the day will many times blow into the night. The summer northerlies can be extremely steady while the winter northerlies can be a bit bumpy but usually deliver sunny skies. ![]() Wind: Golden Gardens is direction dependant and is only rideable on a northerly wind due to shadowing from the marina and large bluff to the south. Winds here average 15-20 knots but occasionally deliver some 30 knot daze ![]() There is plenty of parking, a large grassy area to rig on and lots of riding room making Golden Gardens a favorite among Seattle kiters. Kiting here will almost always attract a large crowd as this location is a great place for beach combers, picnics, swimming, volleyball, dog walking, etc. ![]() On a clear day the backdrop is painted with the Olympic Mountains making this a perfect place for photography or just a day in the park. Intro: Golden Gardens is a popular kiting location on northerly summer and winter winds. ![]()
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