KiteGlobeCrissy Field
Crissy Field is a kiteboarding spot near San Francisco in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing W, NW wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Nearest town | San Francisco |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | W, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 37.8052, -122.4594 |
About Crissy Field
Strong tides. Flood are very hard to ride here. Water condition very greatly even on the same day from flat as a board to psycho chop to large waves near the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. Kitespot Crissy Field next to the Golden Gate has best thermal winds from March through October, with an average of 4-7 days per week with good wind conditions (16-20 knots).
When is the best time to kitesurf at Crissy Field?
The best time to kite Crissy Field is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, when the W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Crissy Field offers open ocean conditions with W, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Crissy Field?
Directions: From Sonoma, Marin and most East Bay locations cross the Golden Gate bridge. Take the second off ramp which goes to Lombard St. As you go down the off ramp make the first right in to the Presidio. Immediately go right again and go several blocks crossing under the freeway. Continue to the beach side parking. From the Peninsula head north on Hwy. 280. Merge with 19th Ave. Continue through Golden Gate Park on Park Presidio. Just before the Golden Gate Bridge take the offramp going towards the Marina District. Then follow the instructions above.
Hazards at Crissy Field
Currents, Ships, Bridge.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.