Haverstraw Marina

Haverstraw Marina is a low-profile kitesurfing spot on the Hudson River near West Haverstraw. Sessions typically feature flat-to-choppy conditions over cloudy water, with a small launch access from a grassy strip to the south of the on-site restaurant. The main day-to-day challenge is the river itself: significant tidal currents are present, alongside rocks near the launch and heavy commercial shipping traffic. Riders are advised to avoid the main shipping channel (commercial vessels have the right of way) and to be prepared for changing current strength; launching and kite handling near obstacles should be done with extra care. Best wind months are March, April, May, and then again September through November, when weather fronts more often drive the needed wind. Wind reliability is described as moderate and can depend on passing fronts, and wind direction is commonly reported from northwest through west/southwest. Water temperatures are cold enough that most riders use a full wetsuit most of the year, especially in spring and autumn; winter is typically too cold for most riders. The spot is generally very quiet, and the kitesurfing scene is primarily local, so planning and self-sufficiency are important.