California's central coast spans from Santa Barbara to Monterey, offering wave riding and variable conditions. Jalama Beach stands out as a remote, chill park spot with notorious gusty winds and substantial swell, alongside natural tar upwellings and kelp forests. Winter brings raw, ripping conditions; summer offers more moderate winds. Cold Pacific waters require wetsuits. Day parking and onsite facilities available; camping reservations fill quickly. Nearby Lompoc provides services. The area's scenic beauty is offset by occasional great white shark presence—monitor local seal activity. Multiple regional airports provide access.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 21.4 m by Leif Given · bottom-end kite 20m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2% | 5.6 kt | 8.9 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 2% | 6.2 kt | 8.8 | 6.8 |
| Mar | 2% | 6.9 kt | 9.9 | 7.9 |
| Apr | 1% | 7.5 kt | 12.4 | 10.4 |
| May | 1% | 7.9 kt | 15.3 | 13.3 |
| Jun | 0% | 7.7 kt | 18.9 | 16.9 |
| Jul | 0% | 6.3 kt | 21.7 | 19.7 |
| Aug | 0% | 6.5 kt | 21.9 | 19.9 |
| Sep | 0% | 6.5 kt | 20.2 | 18.2 |
| Oct | 2% | 5.9 kt | 16.7 | 14.7 |
| Nov | 0% | 5.2 kt | 11.5 | 9.5 |
| Dec | 0% | 5.1 kt | 8.9 | 6.9 |
7.0/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via OpenWeather
via Windy.com
