KiteGlobeSherman Island / County Park
Sherman Island / County Park is a kiteboarding spot near San Francisco, Oakland in USA, with river conditions and prevailing SW, W wind, best ridden in April, May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | California |
| Nearest town | San Francisco, Oakland |
| Water type | River |
| Launch | River |
| Best wind direction | SW, W |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | April, May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 38.0581, -121.7876 |
About Sherman Island / County Park
Choppy, flat, muddy water. Flat water prevails during the flood and choppy water with some clean swells during the ebb tide. Windsurfers flock in for the ebbs, but kiters can have fun here without a lot of concern about changing tides. There is always some flat water and some swell available as you cross the river through various currents. Inside tip: work your way upwind to Island #3 for slick riding at it's best. Look out for some rocks under the water line.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sherman Island / County Park?
The best time to kite Sherman Island / County Park is April, May, June, July, August, September, when the SW, W wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sherman Island / County Park offers river conditions with SW, W wind (Thermal wind), launching from river.
How do I get to Sherman Island / County Park?
On the San Francisco Bay delta, also known as Rio Vista. From San Francisco/Oakland: Take Hwy 680 to Walnut Creek take Hwy 242 going towards Concord. Continue past Concord on Hwy 242 Merge east towards Antioch on Hwy 4. Go past Antioch. Merges with Hwy. 160 and cross the toll-bridge. Take the first left turn after the bridge, Hwy. 160, and follow the levee road to the County Park. Pay the parking fee and continue to the end of the park near the boat launch. Park and walk a short distance to the right and you'll find the kite slot. Windsurfers go also bit further north where the parking next to the water is.
Hazards at Sherman Island / County Park
Currents, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.