# Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper

Kitesurfing spot in Foster City, United States.

> 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.

## Best time to kitesurf
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.

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

## Highlights
- Urban bay location
- Local spot
- Public access

## Amenities
Water access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 37.5745697, -122.283926
- Destination guide: [Foster City](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/foster-city)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kite launch](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kite-launch) — best around Jan, 6–8% windy days, 6–9 kt, water 11–12 °C (4 km)
- [San Francisco](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/san-francisco) — best Apr – Jun, 67–71% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 11–14 °C, choppy/flat/waves (25 km)
- [Kitesurf launch](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kitesurf-launch) — best Apr – Jun, 67–71% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 11–14 °C (30 km)

## Kite schools
- [The Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/the-kite-school) — http://thekiteschool.com/ (0 km)
- [Bay Area Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/bay-area-kitesurf) — http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/ (12 km)
- [CaliKites](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/calikites) — http://www.calikites.com/ (26 km)
- [KiteTheBay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitethebay) — http://www.kitethebay.com/ (28 km)
- [KGB Kiteboarding & Watersports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kgb-kiteboarding-watersports) — http://www.kgbswag.com/ (29 km)

## Kite shops
- [Highline Kites of Berkeley](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/highline-kites-of-berkeley) — http://www.highlinekites.com/ (33 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kite-launch-3rd-ave-upper
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.