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Potlatch State Park is a kitesurfing spot on Hood Canal, a long saltwater fjord in western Washington State. The canal offers a relatively narrow and sheltered body of water with calmer conditions than open Puget Sound. Winds channeled through the Hood Canal valley can provide consistent sessions. The state park offers a forested Pacific Northwest setting with beach access.
Open all year round
Intermediate
Riding on Hood Canal with cold saltwater (8-14°C/46-57°F). A 4/3 to 5/3mm wetsuit is recommended. Flat water to light chop conditions in this sheltered fjord. Tides strongly influence current and depth. Mixed bottom of sand, mud, and rocks. Warmer surface water in summer due to limited circulation.
Cold water — hypothermia risk. Hood Canal is subject to low-oxygen events that can affect marine life. Tidal currents in narrow sections of the canal. Narrow body of water — be cautious of cross-channel riding and maritime traffic. State park — parking pass required (Discover Pass).
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