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Stinson Beach, California (USA)

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Stinson Beach, California (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Stinson Beach, California (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
San Francisco International, CA (SFO)
50km from spot
San Jose International, CA (SJC)
110km from spot
Sacramento International, CA (SMF)
165km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
San Francisco International, CA (SFO)
50km from spot
San Jose International, CA (SJC)
110km from spot
Sacramento International, CA (SMF)
165km from spot

Stinson Beach, California, next to Stinson Beach, San Francisco, California (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Stinson Beach, California (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Stinson Beach, California (USA).
Spring wind is best when a.m. buoys are 25+ at Bodega, wind is steady from 11am-2pm 15-20, afternoon wind is usually too gusty. Summer is great when there is NW wind and fog 10-20. Winter is good on Southerlies usually in the am. 10-15. Stinson is a big long beach and the wind usually blows side-onshore out of the Northwest. When heading out, don't go more than 100 ft. outside of the breaking waves as the wind gets very unpredictable out there.
Wind usually blows from N, SE, W, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Stinson Beach, California (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE, SSE, S and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Stinson Beach, California (USA).
Spring wind is best when a.m. buoys are 25+ at Bodega, wind is steady from 11am-2pm 15-20, afternoon wind is usually too gusty. Summer is great when there is NW wind and fog 10-20. Winter is good on Southerlies usually in the am. 10-15. Stinson is a big long beach and the wind usually blows side-onshore out of the Northwest. When heading out, don't go more than 100 ft. outside of the breaking waves as the wind gets very unpredictable out there.
Wind usually blows from N, SE, W, WNW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Stinson Beach, California (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Stinson Beach, California (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The waves tend to be pretty closed-out at Stinson so give yourself some room in front of the shoulder when you are riding them.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Stinson Beach, California (USA) is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
The waves tend to be pretty closed-out at Stinson so give yourself some room in front of the shoulder when you are riding them.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June and July .
When you are on water, be careful of Animals .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in June and July .
When you are on water, be careful of Animals .

Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Stinson Beach, California (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
Look out for paragliders who use this beach to land. If you spot one landing, keep your kite over the water.
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