KiteGlobeStinson Beach
📍 San Francisco, USA · Kiteboarding spot
Stinson Beach is a kiteboarding spot near San Francisco in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S, 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 | SE, S, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 37.8977, -122.6428 |
About Stinson Beach
The waves tend to be pretty closed-out at Stinson so give yourself some room in front of the shoulder when you are riding them.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Stinson Beach?
The best time to kite Stinson Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the SE, S, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Stinson Beach offers open ocean conditions with SE, S, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
Hazards at Stinson Beach
Animals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.