Kiteboarding Spot Guides

Spot Guides

Your complete guide to Bay Area kiteboarding locations. From beginner-friendly flats to expert ocean breaks, discover the best wind, conditions, and local knowledge for all 13 spots.

13 Spots

12-35+ Knots

All Skill Levels

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All 13 kite spots across the Bay Area — centered at 37.8797°N, 122.4664°W

Crissy Field3rd AvenueCrown Memorial State BeachThe Racetrack / Albany BeachMarina Bay+8 more

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13 spots

Crissy Field

WNW to W37.80°N

April through October. Peak season is May through September.

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3rd Avenue

NW to W37.56°N

April through October. Best from May through September.

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Beginner/Intermediate

Crown Memorial State Beach

W to NW37.76°N

May through September. Thermal winds are most reliable in the afternoon.

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Intermediate/Advanced

The Racetrack / Albany Beach

NW to WNW37.89°N

April through October. Strongest winds from May through August.

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Intermediate/Advanced

Marina Bay

W to NW37.91°N

May through September. Thermal winds develop by early afternoon.

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Coyote Point

NW to W37.59°N

May through September. Best on strong thermal days.

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Treasure Island

W to NW37.82°N

April through September. Strong thermal days light up this spot.

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Intermediate/Advanced

Half Moon Bay

NW to W37.46°N

Spring through fall. NW winds most consistent May-September.

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Intermediate/Advanced

Bodega Bay

NW to W38.33°N

March through October. Incredibly consistent NW coastal winds.

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Dillon Beach

NW to W38.25°N

April through September. Best when NW thermals are strong.

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Advanced/Expert

Ocean Beach

NW to W37.76°N

Year-round when conditions align. Most consistent May through September for thermal NW.

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Beginner/Intermediate

Lawsons Landing

NW to W38.25°N

May through September. Very reliable summer afternoon thermals.

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Intermediate/Advanced

Sherman Island

W to SW38.04°N

March through October. Peak wind is June through August — almost always nuking.

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