About This Spot
Belmont Shore, California (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in California (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW winds, peaking from April to September, Belmont Shore, California (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Best season beginning of April through beginning of November (same as Daylight Saving Time months), with about 5 days/week of at least 10 knots for at least a couple hours in the afternoon (thermals). Nearly never more than about 20 knots. Nearly always SW, which is between 'side-on' and 'onshore' (since the beach faces SSW). Off season about 2 days/week at least 10 knots for at least a couple hours.
When to Go
Temperatures range from 'shorts only' (late summer/early fall) to 'full suit' (late winter/early spring). Year-round riding. Air temp: summer 80's, winter 70's °F.
What to Expect
Nearly no swells, so no real waves, only small shore break. If boat traffic is heavy (hot summer weekends) and the wind is stronger, it gets a bit choppy. Tide makes no difference. Bottom slopes down slowly, allowing riders to walk out about a line-length before getting in the straps. Plenty of space on the water, as long as you don't mind launching upwind of (or riding out through) any summer weekend crowds. Watch for stingrays in the summer time. Shuffle your feet when walking in the water so you will not step on top of a stingray and get stung.
Wind & Conditions
SW
Best wind direction
Best season beginning of April through beginning of November (same as Daylight Saving Time months), with about 5 days/week of at least 10 knots for at least a couple hours in the afternoon (thermals). Nearly never more than about 20 knots. Nearly always SW, which is between 'side-on' and 'onshore' (since the beach faces SSW). Off season about 2 days/week at least 10 knots for at least a couple hours.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nearly no swells, so no real waves, only small shore break. If boat traffic is heavy (hot summer weekends) and the wind is stronger, it gets a bit choppy. Tide makes no difference. Bottom slopes down slowly, allowing riders to walk out about a line-length before getting in the straps. Plenty of space on the water, as long as you don't mind launching upwind of (or riding out through) any summer weekend crowds. Watch for stingrays in the summer time. Shuffle your feet when walking in the water so you will not step on top of a stingray and get stung.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Driving out of LAX int. airport take Sepulveda Blvd. South, 105 East, 710 South, 'Downtown Long Beach' exit, right on Atlantic, left on Ocean. Keep right where Ocean splits (at Vons and Jack-in-the-Box), and continue until you see kites to your right, or sand up to the sidewalk.
Location
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