KiteGlobePoche Beach
Poche Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Los Angeles in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NW wind, best ridden in April, May, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Nearest town | Los Angeles |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | April, May, July, August, September |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 33.4407, -117.6451 |
About Poche Beach
The water ranges from flat to waves (depending on swell). There is a reef that is great on a large swell with low tide. As Poche blows sideshore from the north (Doheny), the waves on the reef can be very fun if the conditions align. Otherwise, there are not many surfers in small swell (under 4-6 feet).
When is the best time to kitesurf at Poche Beach?
The best time to kite Poche Beach is April, May, July, August, September, when the NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Poche Beach offers open ocean conditions with NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Poche Beach?
Take 5 Freeway south (from Los Angeles) exit Camino De Estrella, go right, left on Camino Capistrano which dead ends at Poche; or north (from San Diego) and exit on Pico and go left towards beach. Take Pico to Pacific Coast Highway to Camino Capistrano and you have arrived at Poche (northside of Shorecliffs Beach Club). Walk under PCH in the tunnel and you are there.
Hazards at Poche Beach
Swimmers, Reefs, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.