KiteGlobeAfter Bay
After Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Sacramento in USA, with flat-water lake conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in March, April, May, September, October, November.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Nearest town | Sacramento |
| Water type | Flat-water lake |
| Launch | Lake |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | March, April, May, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 39.4964, -121.6739 |
About After Bay
The water depends on the wind. If you are on your big kite, it can be very flat, but when it is ripping then it can get some big chop. Usually can find flat water though. Water level is constantly changing because it comes out of the bottom of a lake and just depends on if they are letting water out or not. A good spot to learn and try tricks because there is always land somewhere close to you if something goes wrong and the water is pretty.
When is the best time to kitesurf at After Bay?
The best time to kite After Bay is March, April, May, September, October, November, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
After Bay offers flat-water lake conditions with N wind (Frontal wind), launching from lake.
How do I get to After Bay?
From Sacramento take highway 99 north about 80 miles. Will be right off of this on your right. Will see a big body of water and about four kites in the air and windsurfers if it is windy. Turn right onto the 162 and go over the bridge and then turn left onto a dirt road right after the bridge. This is before the boat launch on your right. From Chico take highway 99 south about 20 miles. Make a left when see water, and same as above.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.