Cabrillo Beach
Cabrillo Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Los Angeles in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Nearest town | Los Angeles |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 33.7093, -118.2819 |
About Cabrillo Beach
Nearly-open ocean, and any swells create bad shore break you must bodydrag out through before getting in your straps. No rideable surf. Wind-driven chop. Crowded with sailboards when windy. Rock jetty in the water directly downwind of the launch area. Large, thick kelp bed upwind.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Cabrillo Beach?
The best time to kite Cabrillo Beach is April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Cabrillo Beach offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Cabrillo Beach?
Driving out of LAX take Sepulveda South, 105 East, 110 South, Highway 47, Harbor exit, right at the light on Harbor, 22nd St right, Pacific Ave. left, 36th St. left, bear left to the toll-booth ($7 parking fee).
Hazards at Cabrillo Beach
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.