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Spot de Bird Island Basin

Bird Island Basin

Bird Island Basin

United States

27.47 | -97.31

Overview

Bird Island Basin is the most famous kitesurf spot in the Padre Island National Seashore, located on the Laguna Madre side. It's one of the best flat water spots in Texas, with ultra-shallow flats extending for miles. The National Seashore offers a preserved and wild natural setting. The water is so shallow you can stand everywhere, with hard sand bottom. It's a reference spot for kite schools and freestyle. National Seashore entrance fee required.

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Ultra-shallow Laguna Madre flats, you can stand everywhere. Hard and compact sand bottom. Perfectly flat water — one of the best flat water spots in the world. Warm and hypersaline water. Ideal conditions for learning, freestyle, and wakestyle. The SE wind is very reliable from March to September.

Required level

Beginner

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Open all year round

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Hazards

Stingrays very frequent — stingray shuffle absolutely mandatory. Extremely intense sun, rapid dehydration. Little shade in the park. Padre Island National Seashore entrance fee. Restrooms and facilities are limited. Bring plenty of water. Mosquitoes possible in light wind.

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