About This Spot
Enchanted Cove, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–W–WNW winds, peaking from August to August, Enchanted Cove, California (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 typical North wind day it blows side shore relative to the launch.
When to Go
The weather in San Diego is nice and warm. November through March the water is chilly.
What to Expect
The water is pretty shallow and flat. Mission Bay is pretty much a lake with a lot of islands in the lake. It is an excellent spot for advanced flat water riding. Booties are recommended because there is sometimes glass and/or nails especially adjacent to the fire rings. Most people ride with no problems.
Wind & Conditions
N · W · WNW · NW
Best wind direction
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 typical North wind day it blows side shore relative to the launch.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water is pretty shallow and flat. Mission Bay is pretty much a lake with a lot of islands in the lake. It is an excellent spot for advanced flat water riding. Booties are recommended because there is sometimes glass and/or nails especially adjacent to the fire rings. Most people ride with no problems.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
To get to Stinkies take the Sea World Drive exit off of Interstate 5 and head west. Follow signs to Fiesta Island (you can see it from the exit). Drive onto the island and the first cove you come to is Stinkies (about 3/4 mile from the entrance to the island). If you get to the fork in the road you have passed the cove and need to circle around the island. If there is wind you will see kites.
Location
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