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Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper

Name: Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper
Address: US
Price range: $$

6.5

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When to kitesurf Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper

Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Jan, Mar and Apr: 6–8% of days reach 12 kt+, with 6–9 kt average daily wind, 11–12 °C water and 10–12 °C air.

Open-Meteo climatology, 3-year average of daily data. How we calculate this

About Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper

This upper Third Avenue launch point on the West Coast serves local kite enthusiasts in an urban bay setting. Specific wind and water details are limited, though the location suggests exposure to San Francisco Bay thermal and gradient wind patterns typical of the region. Urban proximity means variable conditions and potential access constraints. Riders should confirm access rules and tide conditions before planning sessions at this informal public location.

Amenities

Water access

Highlights

Urban bay location
Local spot
Public access

Wind forecast (6 days)

via OpenWeather

WED4ktgust 7Light

THU8ktgust 12Marginal

FRI13ktgust 19On!

SAT5ktgust 9Light

SUN9ktgust 14Marginal

MON8ktgust 12Marginal

Live webcams

via Windy.com

Foster City › East: TVE01 - SR-92 : Just West Of - Blvd

1.7 km away

Walnut Creek › North: TV419 - US-101 : AT 3RD ST

2.7 km away

San Mateo › West: TV458 - SR-92 : AT S DELAWARE ST

3.1 km away

San Mateo › East: TV082 - SR-92 : AT 82 IC

3.6 km away

Foster City › East: TVE04 - SR-92 : San Mateo Bridge Substation 3

4.4 km away

San Mateo › North: TV425 - US-101 : Just South of East Hillsdale Blvd

4.6 km away

Belmont › South: TV426 - US-101 : AT JSO RALSTON AV

5.6 km away

Burlingame › North: TV415 - US-101 : N101 JSO Anza Blvd

5.7 km away

Wind & conditions

Wind reliability0.7
Avg wind (peak months)9 kt
Water temp11–18 °C
Best seasonAround Jan

Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

Month	Wind chance	Avg wind	Air °C	Water °C
Jan	8%	6 kt	10	12
Feb	5%	7.1 kt	10.1	11.3
Mar	6%	8.1 kt	10.5	11.2
Apr	8%	8.7 kt	12.3	12
May	5%	9 kt	14.4	14
Jun	1%	8.6 kt	17	15.9
Jul	0%	7.2 kt	18	16
Aug	0%	7.5 kt	19.2	17
Sep	1%	6.9 kt	18.6	17.6
Oct	2%	6.6 kt	16.2	16.4
Nov	0%	5.2 kt	12.6	14.3
Dec	0%	5.5 kt	9.8	13.5

Schools and shops nearby

🪁 Bay Area Kitesurf8.0

foster-city

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🪁 The Kite School10.0

foster-city

Open$$flat waterbay access

Other kite spots nearby

Kite launch4 km · best Around Jan · 6–8% windy days
San Francisco25 km · best Apr – Jun · 67–71% windy days
Kitesurf launch30 km · best Apr – Jun · 67–71% windy days

Conditions score

Data-derived

6.5/10

💨Wind reliability6.5
🌊Water conditions6.5
🏖️Launch zone6.5
🌅Scenery6.5

How this score is calculated

Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.