Wakesurf Spot · Washington
Lake Tapps
Inlets, peninsulas and islands shelter the water, often giving calmer, glassier conditions than Lake Washington.
Lake Tapps is a wakesurfing reservoir in Washington, near Bonney Lake. It covers roughly 2,566 acres. Inlets, peninsulas and islands shelter the water, often giving calmer, glassier conditions than Lake Washington.
4.5 square miles with many wind-sheltered pockets, making it easier to find calm water for wakeboarding/wakesurfing; warm summer water in the upper 70s to low 80s with Mount Rainier views.
The typical warm-weather window here is July–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: KING 5 - Try Wakesurfing on Lake Tapps. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Lake Tapps runs July–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
4.5 square miles with many wind-sheltered pockets, making it easier to find calm water for wakeboarding/wakesurfing; warm summer water in the upper 70s to low 80s with Mount Rainier views. Washington: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.