Nobska Lighthouse

Nobska Light marks the entrance to a sheltered bay system on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The spot comprises a main northern basin connected to a smaller southern lagoon, both surrounded by wooded residential areas and protected shoreline. The bay is semi-enclosed with multiple islands and peninsulas creating complex wind patterns and limited wind window. Water conditions are characteristically choppy due to shallow depth and wave reflection. The low wind reliability (23.4%) and modest average wind speed (9.6 knots) indicate this is a marginal kitesurfing location requiring specific weather windows. Best conditions occur with easterly or northeasterly winds that funnel into the bay. The numerous moored boats, rocky features, and shallow areas make this primarily a beginner spot during ideal conditions, but the small bay size and obstacles limit progression potential. Strong wind days may provide intermediate sessions. This location suits local riders familiar with the bay's hazards rather than traveling kiters seeking consistent wind.