KiteGlobeAlameda Beach
Alameda Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Oakland in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Nearest town | Oakland |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lake |
| Best wind direction | W |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 37.7640, -122.2737 |
About Alameda Beach
Located in the SF bay. Choppy, sometime quite flat. Brackish bay water. The water get some wind chop when it blows steady from the West. During the winter months December through March storms from the South cause decent wind swell and generally gusty challenging conditions.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Alameda Beach?
The best time to kite Alameda Beach is April, May, June, July, August, September, when the W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Alameda Beach offers open ocean conditions with W wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lake.
How do I get to Alameda Beach?
From Oakland follow sign to Alameda then find Crowne Beach Park at the intersection of Otis Drive and Westline Drive (8th street). Fly in to Oakland airport. Upon leaving the airport turn left on Doolittle. Go straight for about 5 miles and look for a small sign on your right that prompts you to turn left to the beach. This is the down wind end of the beach. Drive along the beach to the other end is there is plenty of parking.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.