# Kite launch

Kitesurfing spot in Foster City, United States.

> This West Coast kite launch site provides bay-side access for recreational kiting. Limited specific details are available about water conditions and wind patterns, but the location near San Francisco Bay suggests typical local thermal and gradient winds. Launch facilities appear basic, typical of informal public access points. Riders should verify current conditions and any access restrictions before visiting, as coastal regulations and tide schedules affect usability year-round.

## Best time to kitesurf
Kite launch 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
- Bay-side location
- Public access point
- West Coast setting

## Amenities
Water access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 37.5889667, -122.328111
- Destination guide: [Foster City](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/foster-city)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kite-launch-3rd-ave-upper) — 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 (22 km)
- [Kitesurf launch](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kitesurf-launch) — best Apr – Jun, 67–71% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 11–14 °C (27 km)

## Kite schools
- [The Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/the-kite-school) — http://thekiteschool.com/ (5 km)
- [Bay Area Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/bay-area-kitesurf) — http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/ (9 km)
- [CaliKites](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/calikites) — http://www.calikites.com/ (23 km)
- [KiteTheBay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitethebay) — http://www.kitethebay.com/ (26 km)
- [KGB Kiteboarding & Watersports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kgb-kiteboarding-watersports) — http://www.kgbswag.com/ (28 km)

## Kite shops
- [Highline Kites of Berkeley](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/highline-kites-of-berkeley) — http://www.highlinekites.com/ (31 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kite-launch
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.