California
Surfing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing and Catamaran in CaliforniaFind The Spot
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General Information
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California is a water sport enthusiast’s paradise: it is home to over 450 different beaches that embrace the Pacific Ocean. But these aren’t your typical bright blue tropical beach types that you hear about over in the Bahamas. In fact, California’s coast is home to 15 million people who appreciate the untamed, unbridled marriage between wind and water. And, varying coastal conditions along the north and south sub-regions make California a premier location for surfing, kite surfing, and sailing.
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Beaches
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California’s coast is separated into nine different littoral types that give the northern and southern areas various conditions. Southern beaches such as the Belmont Shores in Long Beach are large, sandy expanses sheltered from heavy waves; perfect for kite surfing beginners. If you’re a pro surfer looking to catch some waves, the northern rocky Half Moon Bay is famously called the Maverick for its extreme waves caused by northwesterly winds in the winter months.
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Weather
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No matter what season, the Pacific waters are cool, seldom reaching 70°F (21°C) in the warmest summer months, so it’s always a good idea to wear a full wet-suit.
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Infrastructure
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Sailing, surfing, wind surfing, and kite surfing schools are all mostly located in the southern area – especially in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. And, since beaches attract residents and tourists alike, there is no problem finding hotel accommodations, restaurants and shopping areas as well.
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Safety
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Many beaches are now providing lifeguards that strictly enforce water sport rules. Non-supervised areas should be approached by only more experienced enthusiasts. Though it is possible to venture out all year round, unpredictable wind conditions make winter months extremely dangerous.
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Spots in California
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Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Ano Nuevo May 1 — August 31 5 — 7 4125.0 km 0 Asilomar January 1 — December 31 4 — 6 4113.8 km 0 Cabrillo Beach May 1 — October 31 5 — 9 3931.6 km 0 Carmel July 1 — October 31 7 — 10 4116.1 km 0 Eagle Lake January 1 — December 31 0 — 4 3874.5 km 0 Fort Point May 1 — June 30 7 — 10 4106.2 km 0 Gazos Creek January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 4127.7 km 0 Half Moon Bay January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 4122.9 km 39 Imperial Beach September 1 — December 31 3 — 10 3887.5 km 0 Isla Vista February 1 — May 31 4 — 10 4034.1 km 0 Lake Lopez May 1 — October 31 7 — 10 4050.9 km 0 Leadbetter September 1 — February 29 5 — 9 4019.8 km 0 Leo Carillo State Park March 1 — October 31 4 — 7 3971.1 km 0 MacKerricher May 1 — August 31 5 — 10 4158.5 km 0 Malibu January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 3962.8 km 16 Manresa State Beach January 1 — December 31 3 — 7 4095.0 km 0 Millerton Lake May 1 — August 31 5 — 9 3909.2 km 0 Montara May 1 — August 31 6 — 10 4126.0 km 0 Moss Landing November 1 — February 29 6 — 10 4094.1 km 0 Ocean Beach May 1 — August 31 4 — 10 4117.0 km 0 Oceanside Jetty and Pier June 1 — October 31 5 — 8 3879.6 km 0 Pleasure Point June 1 — September 30 7 — 9 4103.6 km 0 Point Arena November 1 — January 31 4 — 10 4173.5 km 0 Ponto June 1 — October 31 4 — 8 3878.3 km 0 Princeton Jetty January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4094.1 km 0 Sand Dollar Beach September 1 — November 1 4 — 8 4103.1 km 0 Santa Cruz Harbour September 1 — May 31 4 — 6 4106.5 km 0 Scotts Creek November 1 — April 30 6 — 9 4107.4 km 0 Seal Beach April 1 — October 31 6 — 10 3915.9 km 0 Shelter Cove September 1 — January 31 6 — 10 4163.6 km 0 Steamer Lane January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 4107.5 km 0 Trinidad September 30 — January 1 5 — 9 4137.9 km 0 Waddell Creek May 1 — October 31 5 — 9 4123.8 km 0 Westport September 1 — November 30 5 — 8 4154.7 km 0 Humbolt Bay
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating South Beach March 1 — May 31 4 — 6 4106.5 km 0 Humboldt County
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Bunkers April 30 — September 30 3 — 10 4152.8 km 0 Camel Rock January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4138.8 km 0 Harbor entrance, Eureka May 1 — September 30 6 — 10 4153.7 km 0 Moonstone May 1 — September 1 0 — 6 4135.8 km 0 North Jetty April 30 — October 1 6 — 10 4153.8 km 0 Los Angeles
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Belmont Shores January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3919.1 km 0 San Francisco
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Crissy Field January 1 — October 31 6 — 10 4111.8 km 0 Noriega April 1 — September 30 5 — 10 4117.4 km 0 Monterey
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Andrew Molera State Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4121.0 km 0 Boneyards January 1 — December 31 7 — 10 4112.7 km 0 Carmel River January 1 — December 31 7 — 10 4116.9 km 0 Del Monte Beach April 1 — September 30 0 — 5 4108.8 km 0 Fullers January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4114.5 km 0 Lovers Point January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4111.9 km 0 Marina January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 4100.2 km 0 Pacific Grove January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4111.5 km 0 Point Sur January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 4123.2 km 0 Seaside October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 4106.0 km 0 San Diego
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating enchanted Cove January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3885.2 km 0 Sonoma County
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Bills Bowls May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 4151.7 km 0 Doran Beach April 30 — October 1 0 — 10 4140.7 km 0 Drakes Beach May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 4140.0 km 0 Salmon Creek May 1 — October 1 0 — 10 4141.1 km 0 Marin County
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Dillon Beach April 30 — September 30 0 — 10 4136.6 km 0 San Mateo County
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Gray Whale Cove March 1 — October 31 4 — 10 4124.9 km 0 Linda Mar April 1 — September 30 0 — 6 4122.5 km 0 Martins Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 8 4123.4 km 0 Mavericks April 1 — September 30 6 — 10 4126.4 km 0 Princeton Breakwater October 1 — April 30 0 — 10 4123.8 km 0 sharp Park September 1 — April 30 4 — 10 4120.7 km 0 Mendocino
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Big River May 1 — September 30 0 — 7 4167.0 km 0 Blues April 1 — October 1 6 — 10 4155.2 km 0 Hare Creek May 1 — August 31 0 — 10 4164.4 km 0 Manchester Beach May 1 — August 31 6 — 10 4172.6 km 0 Moat Creek May 1 — September 1 0 — 10 4172.0 km 0 Navarro River May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 4167.9 km 0 Point Arena Cove May 1 — September 1 4 — 10 4173.8 km 0 Schooners Gulch May 1 — September 1 0 — 5 4170.9 km 0 Alameda Island
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Alameda Beach April 30 — October 31 0 — 8 4097.4 km 0 San Mateo
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Lakeside Drive January 1 — December 31 2 — 10 4105.4 km 0 Chula Vista
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Bayside Park September 1 — December 31 4 — 10 3883.2 km 0 South Berkely
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating 12. Berkeley Marina May 1 — September 30 3 — 10 4096.6 km 0 Ventura
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Arnold October 1 — March 31 0 — 10 3987.0 km 0 Bomboras - County Line October 1 — April 1 5 — 10 3973.1 km 0 C-Street January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 3991.3 km 0 County Line October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 3973.4 km 0 Deadmans October 1 — April 1 6 — 10 3976.4 km 0 Deer Creek October 1 — April 1 4 — 10 3975.2 km 0 Drain Pipes October 1 — April 1 3 — 10 3992.2 km 0 Emma Wood October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 3993.6 km 0 Faria October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 3996.7 km 0 Hobsons October 1 — April 1 0 — 3 3998.5 km 0 Hollywood Beach October 1 — April 1 5 — 10 3991.0 km 0 Hueneme January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 3988.9 km 0 Little Rincon September 30 — March 31 3 — 10 4000.4 km 0 Mondos October 1 — May 1 3 — 10 3996.3 km 0 Murphys January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 3980.2 km 0 Oxnard Shores January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 3991.1 km 0 Rincon January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4002.6 km 0 Santa Clra Rivermouth January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3991.3 km 0 Sea Cliff January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3998.9 km 0 Silver Strand Beach January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 3990.6 km 0 Solimar Reef January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3995.3 km 0 Staircase January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3972.2 km 0 Super Tubes January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 3979.3 km 0 Ventura Overhead November 1 — March 31 6 — 10 3993.1 km 0 Ventura Point January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3992.5 km 0 powerplant January 1 — December 31 7 — 10 3991.1 km 0 Cardiff-By-The-Sea
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Cardiff Reef January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3879.4 km 0 Coronado
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Silver Strand January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3885.8 km 0 Playa Del Ray
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating 16. Dockweiller Beach September 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3934.7 km 0 San Pedro
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Hurricane Gulch April 1 — October 31 6 — 10 3931.4 km 0 Lake Isabella
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Isabella Lake May 1 — October 31 5 — 10 3863.1 km 0 Santa Barbara
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Arroyo Burro Beach October 1 — April 30 0 — 10 4023.6 km 0 Bone Yards October 1 — March 31 5 — 10 4014.4 km 0 Campus Point January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4031.7 km 0 Carpinteria Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4005.4 km 0 Depressions January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4033.6 km 0 Deveraux January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4034.5 km 0 Driftwoods January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4037.7 km 0 East Beach May 1 — October 31 0 — 10 4018.2 km 0 El Capitan January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4044.5 km 0 Fernald Point April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 4012.5 km 0 Guadelupe January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 4074.2 km 0 Hammonds Reef January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 4014.1 km 0 Haskells October 1 — April 30 0 — 10 4036.9 km 0 Hope Ranch October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 4026.1 km 0 Jalama May 1 — October 1 3 — 10 4082.7 km 0 La Conchita January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4000.6 km 0 Ledbetter March 1 — September 30 1 — 10 4020.1 km 0 Mesa Lane October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 4022.8 km 0 Miramar Beach October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 4013.2 km 0 Refugio October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 4048.1 km 0 Rincon Point January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4002.2 km 0 Sands (Santa Barbara) January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4034.9 km 0 Sandspit January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4018.8 km 0 Santa Claus January 1 — December 31 0 — 3 4007.1 km 0 Seals January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4039.3 km 0 Surf Beach May 1 — October 1 6 — 10 4084.0 km 0 Tajuigas Ranch October 1 — March 31 5 — 10 4050.9 km 0 Tarantulas January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 4082.8 km 0 The Lighthouse October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 4022.1 km 0 Malibu
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating 23. Leo Carrillo Beach September 1 — December 31 3 — 10 3971.4 km 0 Santa Monica
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Santa Monica State Beach January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 3936.8 km 70 Topanga Beach September 1 — December 31 3 — 10 3942.1 km 0 Will Rogers State Beach April 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3938.3 km 0 Rio Vista
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Sherman Island April 1 — September 30 3 — 10 4046.5 km 0 Lake Tahoe
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating South Shore May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3871.8 km 0 Orange County
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating 17th Street Huntingdon Beach April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3911.1 km 0 18th Street Balboa April 30 — September 30 5 — 10 3906.3 km 0 36th Street Balboa May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 3906.9 km 0 40th Street Balboa May 1 — September 30 3 — 10 3906.9 km 0 56th Street Balboa April 1 — September 30 5 — 10 3907.3 km 0 Agate Street May 1 — September 30 3 — 10 3897.0 km 0 Aliso Creek Beach November 1 — April 1 5 — 10 3896.1 km 0 Anderson Street January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 3914.0 km 0 Blackies May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3907.1 km 0 Bolsa Chica May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3912.9 km 0 Brooks Street Laguna Beach May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 3897.1 km 0 Church April 1 — September 30 5 — 10 3887.5 km 0 Cliff Drive LAguna Beach May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3897.7 km 0 Corona del Mar April 30 — September 30 5 — 10 3902.8 km 0 Cottons Point May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3888.5 km 0 Dana Point May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3895.0 km 0 Doheny March 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3892.8 km 0 Gravels, Salt Creek April 1 — October 1 7 — 10 3895.1 km 0 Heroins, Salt Creek April 1 — October 1 6 — 10 3895.2 km 0 Hollows May 1 — October 31 0 — 10 3883.0 km 0 Linda Lane Beach May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3889.2 km 0 Lost Winds May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3888.9 km 0 Magnolia Street April 30 — September 30 0 — 10 3909.1 km 0 Middles April 30 — September 30 7 — 10 3905.1 km 0 Oak Street Laguna Beach October 1 — April 1 5 — 10 3897.1 km 0 Riviera May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3888.5 km 0 Rockpiles May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 3897.9 km 0 Salt Creek Middles April 1 — September 30 3 — 10 3895.1 km 0 Salt Creek Point April 1 — October 31 5 — 10 3895.2 km 0 San Clemente Pier April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3889.1 km 0 Santa Catalina Island January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 3963.6 km 0 Scotchmans Cove April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3900.2 km 0 Seal Beach River Mouth April 30 — September 30 0 — 10 3916.6 km 0 Sleepy Hollow April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3897.2 km 0 Sunset Beach April 1 — October 31 2 — 10 3913.5 km 0 T Street April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3889.1 km 0 Thalia Street April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3897.2 km 0 Thousand Steps May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 3895.7 km 0 San Diego County
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating 15th Street Del Mar April 1 — October 31 0 — 10 3880.9 km 0 Abalone May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 3891.5 km 0 Avalanche April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 3889.4 km 0 Barneys April 30 — September 30 0 — 10 3879.3 km 0 Beacons April 30 — September 30 0 — 10 3879.0 km 0 Big Rock May 1 — September 30 6 — 10 3888.3 km 0 Birdrock Avenue May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 3888.2 km 0 Blacks Beach April 30 — September 30 7 — 10 3883.2 km 0 Boca Rio May 1 — September 30 7 — 10 3888.2 km 0 San Luis Obispo
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating 24st and Studios October 1 — March 31 5 — 10 4075.0 km 0 A-Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4074.8 km 0 Avila Beach Waters Point January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4072.2 km 0 Avila Fat Cats January 1 — December 31 7 — 10 4075.0 km 0 Boners January 1 — December 31 7 — 10 4089.2 km 0 Cayucos January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4075.9 km 0 Diablo Deck January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 4082.1 km 0 Exotics March 1 — September 30 0 — 10 4088.4 km 0 Hazard Canyon January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4080.6 km 0 Leffingwell Landing January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4088.0 km 0 Lonesomes January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 4081.9 km 0 Moon Stone August 1 — April 1 6 — 10 4088.0 km 0 Morro Bay October 1 — March 31 0 — 10 4076.0 km 0 Mouse Rock January 1 — December 31 7 — 10 4076.2 km 0 Oceano January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4067.6 km 0 Pismo Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4067.2 km 0 Sand Spit January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4079.4 km 0 Sewers January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4069.9 km 0 Spooners Cove January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 4082.1 km 0 Sunset Palisades January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4070.0 km 0 Santa Cruz
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating 26th Avenue January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4104.2 km 0 3 Mile January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4115.6 km 0 41st Privates January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 4101.8 km 0 Big Creek January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 4123.5 km 0 Capitola Jetty January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4101.3 km 0 Cowells Cove January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4107.8 km 0 Davenport January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4119.9 km 0 Four Mile January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 4116.1 km 0 Greyhound Rock January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 4123.4 km 0 Laguna Creek January 1 — December 31 2 — 10 4118.5 km 0 Mitchell Cove January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4108.2 km 0 Murph's Bar January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4105.6 km 0 Rockview Drive January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 4103.8 km 0 San Lorenzo Rivermouth January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4106.8 km 0 Seacliff Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 7 4098.4 km 0 Shaks January 1 — December 31 2 — 10 4119.0 km 0 The Hook January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 4102.7 km 0 -
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