About This Spot
Del Monte Beach, California (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in California (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With reliable winds, peaking from March to July, Del Monte Beach, California (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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, but is usually dependent on storm winds. SE-SW are the normal directions. It is usually quite onshore, but due to the curve of the bay walking up the beach a bit provides sideshore conditions. In spring and summer winds are typically 10-15 with a few stronger days.
When to Go
Full wetsuit is necessary year round. Mild temperatures in the late spring through fall. Sometimes cold in the winter and early spring.
What to Expect
Usually small waves with an occasional swell during the winter. Fairly flat on the outside with some chop. With storm swells, wave faces can hit in the 10+ foot range.
Wind & Conditions
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, but is usually dependent on storm winds. SE-SW are the normal directions. It is usually quite onshore, but due to the curve of the bay walking up the beach a bit provides sideshore conditions. In spring and summer winds are typically 10-15 with a few stronger days.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Usually small waves with an occasional swell during the winter. Fairly flat on the outside with some chop. With storm swells, wave faces can hit in the 10+ foot range.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Monterey take the 1 up North about 1-2 miles and exit at Seaside and get on Canyon del Rey Blvd in Seaside. This leads right to the beach parking lot.
Location
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