About This Spot
Santa Monica, California (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in California (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers 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 November, Santa Monica, California (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 can catch some good clearing winds blowing between 20-30 knots. Like everywhere in southern California, the wind season really starts in the summer time.
When to Go
A wetsuit is necessary from late September to early June.
What to Expect
Pretty choppy water and expect a current that will also make hard to generate speed if your underpowered.
Wind & Conditions
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 can catch some good clearing winds blowing between 20-30 knots. Like everywhere in southern California, the wind season really starts in the summer time.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Pretty choppy water and expect a current that will also make hard to generate speed if your underpowered.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🥾Long walk to the beach
From LAX, take Lincoln Boulevard north, direction Santa Monica. Then make a left on Ocean Park Boulevard, direction West (towards the ocean). The kitebeach is located between the tower 28 and 29, at the junction between Venice Beach and Santa Monica.
Location
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