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Gazos Creek, California (USA)

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Gazos Creek, California (USA) is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Gazos Creek, California (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Gazos Creek, California (USA) is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Gazos Creek, California (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Drive north from Santa Cruz, about 10 min further north than Waddell Creek.
Nearest Airports
Distance
San Francisco International, CA (SFO)
65km from spot
San Jose International, CA (SJC)
60km from spot
Sacramento International, CA (SMF)
240km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive north from Santa Cruz, about 10 min further north than Waddell Creek.
Nearest Airports
Distance
San Francisco International, CA (SFO)
65km from spot
San Jose International, CA (SJC)
60km from spot
Sacramento International, CA (SMF)
240km from spot

Gazos Creek, California, next to Santa Cruz, Pescadero, San Francisco, California (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Gazos Creek, California (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is needed all year round, since the water is pretty cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Gazos Creek, California (USA).
Too northerly wind creates holy wind in the impact zone. This beach even has wind on a hot day when no Northwest wind makes it to Waddell Creek. No wind with fog, so get off the water if it shows up.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gazos Creek, California (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is needed all year round, since the water is pretty cold.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Gazos Creek, California (USA).
Too northerly wind creates holy wind in the impact zone. This beach even has wind on a hot day when no Northwest wind makes it to Waddell Creek. No wind with fog, so get off the water if it shows up.
Wind usually blows from SW, WSW, W, WNW and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Gazos Creek, California (USA) are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Gazos Creek, California (USA) is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long, sandy beach. Rocks to the north and south end of the beach.
The waves can get pretty big with West or Northwest swells. Be careful at low tide when rocks appear. Look out for big fish.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Gazos Creek, California (USA) is a Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Long, sandy beach. Rocks to the north and south end of the beach.
The waves can get pretty big with West or Northwest swells. Be careful at low tide when rocks appear. Look out for big fish.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Animals and Rocks .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of Animals and Rocks .

Beach risk reported: Rocks .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Gazos Creek, California (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
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