About This Spot
Poche Beach, 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 Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NW winds, peaking from April to September, Poche Beach, California (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 in the spring through fall (about 5-10 days month) it will go from about 12-18 mph. Above that is pretty rare. After storms in fall through spring, can get above 20 mph. It's usually side onshore (northwest), but don't kite in South wind unless it's during storm as this wind is not consistent.
When to Go
South Orange County is very temperate and has nice weather all year.
What to Expect
The water ranges from flat to waves (depending on swell). There is a reef that is great on a large swell with low tide. As Poche blows sideshore from the north (Doheny), the waves on the reef can be very fun if the conditions align. Otherwise, there are not many surfers in small swell (under 4-6 feet).
Wind & Conditions
NW
Best wind direction
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 in the spring through fall (about 5-10 days month) it will go from about 12-18 mph. Above that is pretty rare. After storms in fall through spring, can get above 20 mph. It's usually side onshore (northwest), but don't kite in South wind unless it's during storm as this wind is not consistent.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water ranges from flat to waves (depending on swell). There is a reef that is great on a large swell with low tide. As Poche blows sideshore from the north (Doheny), the waves on the reef can be very fun if the conditions align. Otherwise, there are not many surfers in small swell (under 4-6 feet).
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take 5 Freeway south (from Los Angeles) exit Camino De Estrella, go right, left on Camino Capistrano which dead ends at Poche; or north (from San Diego) and exit on Pico and go left towards beach. Take Pico to Pacific Coast Highway to Camino Capistrano and you have arrived at Poche (northside of Shorecliffs Beach Club). Walk under PCH in the tunnel and you are there.
Location
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