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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)
Mapped launches
68
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Beginner-ready
21
spots tagged for progression
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The launch network in California (USA) spans 68 mapped spots and sits within the Americas. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.
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California (USA)
3rd Ave, California (USA)
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...
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NW
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California (USA)
After Bay (Thermalito Afterbay), California (USA)
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...
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N
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California (USA)
Alameda Beach, California (USA)
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...
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W
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California (USA)
Belmont Shore, California (USA)
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 ...
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SW
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California (USA)
Berkeley Marina, California (USA)
Thermal wind directly onshore (West). No other direction is rideable. You must be able to immediately ride upwind to avoid the rocks.
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W · NW
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California (USA)
C-Street Ventura, California (USA)
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...
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W · NW
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California (USA)
3rd Ave, California (USA)
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...
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NW
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California (USA)
After Bay (Thermalito Afterbay), California (USA)
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...
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N
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California (USA)
Alameda Beach, California (USA)
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...
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W
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California (USA)
Arroyo Laguna, California (USA)
Very nice waves. Few rocks in the water.
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Belmont Shore, California (USA)
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 ...
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SW
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California (USA)
Berkeley Marina, California (USA)
Thermal wind directly onshore (West). No other direction is rideable. You must be able to immediately ride upwind to avoid the rocks.
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Boca Reservoir, California (USA)
Always has better wind than Lake Tahoe.
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Various
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California (USA)
Bodega Bay, California (USA)
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...
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SW · W · NW
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California (USA)
C-Street Ventura, California (USA)
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...
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Cabrillo Beach, California (USA)
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...
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SW
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California (USA)
Coronado Island / Silver Strand State Beach, California (USA)
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...
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Coyote Point, California (USA)
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)
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
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California (USA)
Del Monte Beach, California (USA)
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)
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)
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)
East Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.
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E · SE · SW
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California (USA)
Emma Wood, California (USA)
Emma Wood, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.
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SW · W
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California (USA)
Enchanted Cove, California (USA)
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
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California (USA)
Folsom Lake / Folsom Point, California (USA)
Folsom Lake is fed by two rivers and is controlled by a dam. The water level can very depending on the time of year.
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N · NW
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California (USA)
Folsom Lake / Granite Bay, California (USA)
Folsom Lake is fed by two rivers and is controlled by a dam. The water level can very depending on the time of year.
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S · SW
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California (USA)
Gazos Creek, California (USA)
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)
Half Moon Bay, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around may - september.
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SW · NW
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California (USA)
Heavens, California (USA)
Heavens, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.
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SW · W
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California (USA)
Hermosa Beach, California (USA)
Medium waves. Stay away from swimmers.
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Various
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California (USA)
Hollister Ranch, California (USA)
Hollister Ranch, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around year-round.
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SW · W
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California (USA)
Huntington Beach, California (USA)
Huntington Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.
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SW
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California (USA)
Imperial Beach, California (USA)
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 ...
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SW · NW
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California (USA)
Isla Vista, California (USA)
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)
Wind can be strong during winter and spring storms. Spring and early summer thermals from Northwest most consistent. Typically big gear. Local 'Catalina Eddy...
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NW
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California (USA)
Jalama Beach, California (USA)
Winds can be very gusty. Winds are up and down all year. Spring to summer has good winds. High 10-20's.
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SW · W
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California (USA)
Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA)
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 ...
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Various
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California (USA)
Larkspur, California (USA)
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)
Best winds from March to September. Best with WSW.
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SE · SW
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California (USA)
Leo Carillo, California (USA)
The wind tends to be gusty and unstable at the beach.
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SW · W
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California (USA)
Lopez Lake, California (USA)
When the coast is foggy, and has no wind, you can drive to this lake. Gustier winds.
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SW · W
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California (USA)
Lower Trestles, California (USA)
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 ...
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NW
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California (USA)
Marina Bay, California (USA)
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 ...
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SW
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California (USA)
Millerton, California (USA)
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...
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NW
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California (USA)
Morro Bay, California (USA)
Morro Bay, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.
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S · SW · NW
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California (USA)
Ocean Beach, California (USA)
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 ...
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SW · W · NW
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California (USA)
Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area, California (USA)
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 ...
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NW
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California (USA)
Pico, California (USA)
Nice waves. Look out for few rocks.
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Pillar Point Harbor, California (USA)
Watch out for south storms in winter, they can come up quickly.
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SE · S
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California (USA)
Pismo Beach, California (USA)
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 ...
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Poche Beach, California (USA)
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 ...
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NW
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California (USA)
Point Isabel, California (USA)
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
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California (USA)
Port Hueneme Beach, California (USA)
Port Hueneme Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Racetrack, California (USA)
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...
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SW · W · NW
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California (USA)
Redondo Beach, California (USA)
Redondo Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - september.
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SW
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California (USA)
Rod & Gun, California (USA)
Low tide means a long muddy walk to the water. Launch site has submerged obstacles.
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NW
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California (USA)
Sail Bay, California (USA)
Sail Bay is best with South winds. Buildings and trees make it gusty from West to North directions.
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S
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California (USA)
Salton Sea, California (USA)
When he wind is blowing from East, the West side of Salton Sea is ok.
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N · NE · SE
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California (USA)
San Luis Reservoir, California (USA)
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...
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Various
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California (USA)
Santa Monica, California (USA)
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...
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Various
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California (USA)
Scott Creek, California (USA)
Scott Creek, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around may - september.
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SW · NW
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California (USA)
Seal Beach, California (USA)
Good wave at the end of the mole. In the river mouth you can find a nice wave, specially during spring.
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SW
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California (USA)
Shell Beach, California (USA)
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 ...
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Sherman Island / County Park, California (USA)
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. ...
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SW · W
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California (USA)
South Beach, California (USA)
Look out for surfers.
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SE
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California (USA)
Stinson Beach, California (USA)
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...
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SE · S · NW
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California (USA)
Sunset Beach, California (USA)
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...
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N · NW
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California (USA)
Toll Plaza Beach, California (USA)
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)
The wind can be very steady and that makes the spot acceptable.
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W
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California (USA)
Tourmaline Beach (Turmo), California (USA)
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...
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W · NW
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California (USA)
Ventura Pier, California (USA)
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...
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Various
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California (USA)
Waddell Creek, California (USA)
Often gets very strong winds. No wind with fog.
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NW
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California (USA)
Zuma Beach, California (USA)
Zuma Beach, California (USA) is a wind-sports spot in California (USA) with its most reliable conditions around april - august.
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SW · W · NW
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