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Racetrack is a kiteboarding spot near San Francisco in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, W, 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 | SW, W, NW |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 37.8889, -122.3167 |
About Racetrack
The sandy beach and muddy bottom make entrance into the water easy, while it’s quick drop off make it an excellent foiling spot. Once outside of the cove, you can make amazing runs between Marina Bay in Richmond and Royce Beach in Emeryville/Oakland. Racetrack essentially launches you into the middle of the Olympic Circle and gives you easy access to the fantastic wind near Brooks Island. At high tide, there is a section at the end of the Bulb that is an enclosed pool of flat water that is kiteable. It can be tricky to enter the pool, however, and only advanced kiters should attempt this. Booties are required, as you have to walk over rocks to enter. There are rocks lining the coastline and these rocks have sharp barnacles on them. Your kite will likely rip upon contact and your feet will not fare well traversing them without booties. There is an old pier extending from Fleming Point to the south of Albany Beach. Be careful not to clip your lines on or drift into the pylons. While there are no known slightly submerged rocks or other obstacles off shore, a number of logs and driftwood make their way into the cove, so be aware of this potential hazard. Beach users often make tall structures out of driftwood, so this is another reason to keep your kite far from the beach and any potential for it to fall on the beach. Seaweed often settles right by the shore: dropping your lines in this will result in a long cleaning session.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Racetrack?
The best time to kite Racetrack is May, June, July, August, September, when the SW, W, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Racetrack offers open ocean conditions with SW, W, NW wind (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
Hazards at Racetrack
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.