About This Spot
Sunset Beach, 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 water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–NW–NNW winds, peaking from April to September, Sunset Beach, California (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 dying towards mid September and is pretty much dead by mid October. Season is usually from April to Mid October. You can kite off-season before or after a storm when it gets windy, otherwise winds remain sub 10mph.
When to Go
In summer time expect temperatures in excess of 75°F and the water in the upper 60s or low 70s°F. It starts getting colder in mid September so bring a shorty wetsuit.
What to Expect
There is surf at this beach, although not large. It gets choppy if wind is over 15mph. Tide is significant but does not affect riding. You can usually see seals, dolphins and whales when they are migrating.
Wind & Conditions
N · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
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 dying towards mid September and is pretty much dead by mid October. Season is usually from April to Mid October. You can kite off-season before or after a storm when it gets windy, otherwise winds remain sub 10mph.
Best Months
Water Conditions
There is surf at this beach, although not large. It gets choppy if wind is over 15mph. Tide is significant but does not affect riding. You can usually see seals, dolphins and whales when they are migrating.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Los Angeles airport (LAX), take 405 South Bound and exit Seal Beach Blvd. Drive south to PCH and north on PCH for 1/4 mile. Make left turn on Broadway and find a parking. From SNA, take 405 North bound and exit on Seal Beach Blvd.
Location
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