Texas, United States
Rollover Pass on the Bolivar Peninsula east of Galveston. SE-S Gulf breeze (150-200°, 12-20 kn) in summer. Flat protected bay side and open Gulf beach. Less crowded alternative to Galveston East Beach.
Rollover Pass, also called Rollover Fish Pass, was a strait that linked Rollover Bay and East Bay with the Gulf of Mexico in extreme southeastern Galveston County. It has been closed by filling it in with dirt. Rollover Pass was opened in 1955 by the Texas Game and Fish Commission to improve local fishing conditions. Seawater was introduced into East Bay to promote vegetation growth, and to provide access for marine fish to spawn and feed. The name came from the days of Spanish rule, when
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Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
Rollover Pass · Bolivar Peninsula, Texas, United States, United States
Lat: 29.5181, Lon: -94.5081
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Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Rollover Pass · Bolivar Peninsula — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
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Rollover Pass on the Bolivar Peninsula east of Galveston. SE-S Gulf breeze (1... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Rollover Pass · Bolivar Peninsula depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
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