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Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in California (USA)

68 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.

Spot count

68

spots in California (USA)

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68

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Beginner-ready

21

spots tagged for progression

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Top launches in California (USA)

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California (USA)

3rd Ave, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Very consistent site in season. Strong steady winds fairly close to shore. Winds are typically strong in the afternoon during the season. The season starts w...

Wind

NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

After Bay (Thermalito Afterbay), California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

An awesome spot when there is wind. Wind is never really predictable here though. Wind is best in spring and fall. Rare to have it be going off in the summer...

Wind

N

Data depth

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California (USA)

Alameda Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Light/moderate winds in summer. Spring is best. Winter can be wild. When there is good thermal heating, it picks up in the early afternoon to 10-20 knots. Ty...

Wind

W

Data depth

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California (USA)

Belmont Shore, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

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 ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Berkeley Marina, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Thermal wind directly onshore (West). No other direction is rideable. You must be able to immediately ride upwind to avoid the rocks.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

C-Street Ventura, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

It's windy all year through with December to February being the worst months and March and April strong. The rest of the year is very good for 10 to 16 meter...

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

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California (USA)

3rd Ave, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Very consistent site in season. Strong steady winds fairly close to shore. Winds are typically strong in the afternoon during the season. The season starts w...

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

After Bay (Thermalito Afterbay), California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

An awesome spot when there is wind. Wind is never really predictable here though. Wind is best in spring and fall. Rare to have it be going off in the summer...

Wind

N

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Alameda Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Light/moderate winds in summer. Spring is best. Winter can be wild. When there is good thermal heating, it picks up in the early afternoon to 10-20 knots. Ty...

Wind

W

Data depth

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California (USA)

Arroyo Laguna, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Very nice waves. Few rocks in the water.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Belmont Shore, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

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 ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Berkeley Marina, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Thermal wind directly onshore (West). No other direction is rideable. You must be able to immediately ride upwind to avoid the rocks.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Boca Reservoir, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Always has better wind than Lake Tahoe.

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Various

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California (USA)

Bodega Bay, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Bodega has two areas you can ride at. If you want to take your chances with the sharks ride outside the marina, in the ocean. If you just want to get some me...

Wind

SW · W · NW

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California (USA)

C-Street Ventura, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

It's windy all year through with December to February being the worst months and March and April strong. The rest of the year is very good for 10 to 16 meter...

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Cabrillo Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingAdvanced

Strongest, but also most gusty and shifty (horizontally and vertically!) April through October. About 5 days/week at least 15 knots for at least a couple hou...

Wind

SW

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California (USA)

Coronado Island / Silver Strand State Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

South winds are fickle, W or NW winds are strong and steady and usually start around 11am. The place is a light wind spot so bring your big gear. During summ...

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Coyote Point, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Meadow next to the parking and beach for rigging.

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W · NW

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California (USA)

Crissy Field, California (USA)

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

Season: March to October, 6-7 days a week. West wind. 85% 18-22 mph, 10% 15-18 mph, 3% 22-30 mph, 2% 10-15 mph. Off season: November to February. 6-10 days a...

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W · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Del Monte Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The season spans most of spring and summer, but bring your big kites since it is usually light. Occasional riding is possible during the rest of the year, bu...

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Various

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California (USA)

Dillon Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Winds lightest in the summer, often dead. Winter weather provides some of the most reliable wind in the area. Winds between 10-30, tending to the high end.

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Various

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California (USA)

Eagle Lake, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Wind comes up in the afternoon. Curved bay, so several directions work.

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S

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California (USA)

East Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

East Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.

Wind

E · SE · SW

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California (USA)

Emma Wood, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Emma Wood, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

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California (USA)

Enchanted Cove, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

The Mission Bay could get a little gusty sometimes, but usually you get some nice winds there. Stinkies has the most consistent winds in this area. On a typi...

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N · W · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Folsom Lake / Folsom Point, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Folsom Lake is fed by two rivers and is controlled by a dam. The water level can very depending on the time of year.

Wind

N · NW

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California (USA)

Folsom Lake / Granite Bay, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Folsom Lake is fed by two rivers and is controlled by a dam. The water level can very depending on the time of year.

Wind

S · SW

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California (USA)

Gazos Creek, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Too northerly wind creates holy wind in the impact zone. This beach even has wind on a hot day when no Northwest wind makes it to Waddell Creek. No wind with...

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NW

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California (USA)

Half Moon Bay, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Half Moon Bay, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around may - september.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Heavens, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Heavens, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

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California (USA)

Hermosa Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Medium waves. Stay away from swimmers.

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Various

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California (USA)

Hollister Ranch, California (USA)

KitesurfingAdvanced

Hollister Ranch, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around year-round.

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

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California (USA)

Huntington Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Huntington Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.

Wind

SW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Imperial Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

This is a light to medium wind location, with usual riding winds of 12-14 knots. It's generally a bit stronger than most other spots in San Diego, depending ...

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Isla Vista, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Generally sideonshore and either 20+ or not at all. Sporadic wind in the winter, but when it blows, it's awesome.

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Various

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California (USA)

J Street Bayside Park, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Wind can be strong during winter and spring storms. Spring and early summer thermals from Northwest most consistent. Typically big gear. Local 'Catalina Eddy...

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Jalama Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingAdvanced

Winds can be very gusty. Winds are up and down all year. Spring to summer has good winds. High 10-20's.

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind window at this spot usually is good for up to 4 hours, there are days however when the wind will come up and blow all day long, and provide for the ...

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Larkspur, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind is best during the spring through fall. With 15-30 mph average from March to October.

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Various

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California (USA)

Ledbetter, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best winds from March to September. Best with WSW.

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SE · SW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Leo Carillo, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind tends to be gusty and unstable at the beach.

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Lopez Lake, California (USA)

KitesurfingAdvanced

When the coast is foggy, and has no wind, you can drive to this lake. Gustier winds.

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Lower Trestles, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

South Orange County does not have consistent wind. Many days it will stay below 10 mph. It's best to have a 20 m kite ready for this spot. When it's blowing ...

Wind

NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Marina Bay, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Summer to Fall provide the best conditions with winds ranging from 10-30 knots mostly onshore. Winter can provide very strong South frontal storm wind up to ...

Wind

SW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Millerton, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Kiting from "grassy point" on the East side is do-able in spring on NW clearing winds 10-25, watch for building wind which can blowout at 30+. Summer is usua...

Wind

NW

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California (USA)

Morro Bay, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Morro Bay, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.

Wind

S · SW · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Ocean Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Winds at OB, although not as stiff as other bay area venues are often more consistent. This graph is the mean between March and September. Half the days are ...

Wind

SW · W · NW

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California (USA)

Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

NW wind is the normal direction. Very onshore and consistent everyday from March through June: 15-25 kts. The rest of the year is 10-25 kts depending on the ...

Wind

NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Pico, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Nice waves. Look out for few rocks.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Pillar Point Harbor, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Watch out for south storms in winter, they can come up quickly.

Wind

SE · S

Data depth

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California (USA)

Pismo Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

NW wind is the normal direction. Very onshore and consistent everyday from March through June: 15-25 kts. The rest of the year is 10-25 kts depending on the ...

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Poche Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

South Orange County does not have consistent wind. Many days it will stay below 10 mph. It's best to have a 20 m kite ready for this spot. When it's blowing ...

Wind

NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Point Isabel, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Very shifty winds at the beach and on the water, due to Brooks Island. Once out on the water either go towards the ship channel or to Brooks Island for bette...

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Various

Data depth

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California (USA)

Port Hueneme Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Port Hueneme Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Racetrack, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind here is steady and strong throughout the season (May-Oct) and the views are unmatched, you stare straight out at the golden gate when heading upwind...

Wind

SW · W · NW

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California (USA)

Redondo Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Redondo Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.

Wind

SW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Rod & Gun, California (USA)

KitesurfingAdvanced

Low tide means a long muddy walk to the water. Launch site has submerged obstacles.

Wind

NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Sail Bay, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Sail Bay is best with South winds. Buildings and trees make it gusty from West to North directions.

Wind

S

Data depth

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California (USA)

Salton Sea, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

When he wind is blowing from East, the West side of Salton Sea is ok.

Wind

N · NE · SE

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

San Luis Reservoir, California (USA)

KitesurfingWindsurfingIntermediate

Winds are generated by a similar weather pattern to Sherman Island. If the coast is fogged in (light winds from the south at Pigeon or Waddell) and the centr...

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Santa Monica, California (USA)

KitesurfingAdvanced

All year long, the wind blows between 8-10 knots. The wind direction is normally blowing onshore making difficult to get out. During fall and spring time you...

Wind

Various

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Scott Creek, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Scott Creek, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around may - september.

Wind

SW · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Seal Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Good wave at the end of the mole. In the river mouth you can find a nice wave, specially during spring.

Wind

SW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Shell Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

NW wind is the normal direction. Very onshore and consistent everyday from March through June: 15-25 kts. The rest of the year is 10-25 kts depending on the ...

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

Sherman Island / County Park, California (USA)

KitesurfingWindsurfingBeginner

Wind can vary from very light to very strong. It will often be windiest in the early morning and then again in the late afternoon during the primary season. ...

Wind

SW · W

Data depth

Fresh guide

California (USA)

South Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Look out for surfers.

Wind

SE

Data depth

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California (USA)

Stinson Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Spring wind is best when a.m. buoys are 25+ at Bodega, wind is steady from 11am-2pm 15-20, afternoon wind is usually too gusty. Summer is great when there is...

Wind

SE · S · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Sunset Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind is usually sideonshore from the N to NW and it is the best direction. It usually blows from 8mph to 20mph. The average is around 15mph. It starts dy...

Wind

N · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Toll Plaza Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingBeginner

Best with side onshore winds. This beach is good in the spring and summer months and can be safely used by beginners to practice. Walk or body drag out to th...

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N · SW · W · NW

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California (USA)

Topanga Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind can be very steady and that makes the spot acceptable.

Wind

W

Data depth

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California (USA)

Tourmaline Beach (Turmo), California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Gusty winds. South winds are fickle, W or NW winds are strong and steady and usually start around 11am. The place is a light wind spot so bring your big gear...

Wind

W · NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Ventura Pier, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

It's windy all year through with December to February being the worst months and March and April strong. The rest of the year is very good for 10 to 16 meter...

Wind

Various

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California (USA)

Waddell Creek, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Often gets very strong winds. No wind with fog.

Wind

NW

Data depth

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California (USA)

Zuma Beach, California (USA)

KitesurfingIntermediate

Zuma Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - august.

Wind

SW · W · NW

Data depth

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