North Entrance (The Entrance)

North Entrance (also called The Entrance) is a sandy, ocean-facing launch area known for clear water and summer North-East sea breezes. It’s described as a shallow, mostly flat-water kitesurfing spot that can build into small to medium wave riding depending on conditions near the channel entrance. For wind sports, the local hero is the NE sea breeze in summer, commonly running from midday through late afternoon. Typical winds are in the range of roughly 15 to 25 knots, with the best months generally given as December, January, and February. Guidance also notes that the NE wind is usually steady here compared with other nearby options. Safety is the key consideration at this launch. Multiple sources highlight strong tidal currents in and around the channel/lake entrance, along with rocks and boat/ship traffic, plus shifting sandbars. There are also warnings related to rip/currents that can pull riders seaward after heavy rain or during strong outflow, so it’s important to manage timing with tide and avoid getting caught when wind strength drops. While kitesurfing is the headline, the area is also described as having beach-break surfing potential and wingfoiling opportunities, but each has added challenges (currents for waterstart/foiling beginners, and exposed, hollow/powerful wave characteristics for more advanced surfers). If you’re visiting outside summer, winds become less consistently described for NE conditions, while water temperature drops enough to typically require warmer wetsuits.