KiteGlobeGazos Creek
📍 San Francisco, USA · Kiteboarding spot
Gazos Creek is a kiteboarding spot near San Francisco in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Nearest town | San Francisco |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 37.1655, -122.3628 |
About Gazos Creek
The waves can get pretty big with West or Northwest swells. Be careful at low tide when rocks appear. Look out for big fish.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Gazos Creek?
The best time to kite Gazos Creek is May, June, July, August, September, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Gazos Creek offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Gazos Creek?
Drive north from Santa Cruz, about 10 min further north than Waddell Creek.
Hazards at Gazos Creek
Animals, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.