# Kitesurf launch

Kitesurfing spot in San Francisco, United States.

> This Northern California kitesurf launch provides bay access in the San Francisco region. Minimal specific information is documented about conditions or infrastructure, but the location typically experiences thermal winds during warmer months and gradient wind from pressure systems. Bay conditions are generally choppy from local wind patterns. Launch access appears basic and unorganised. Riders should research current conditions, tidal schedules, and any local regulations before visiting this informal public site.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Kitesurf launch are Apr–Jun: 67–71% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13–14 kt average daily wind, 11–14 °C water and 11–14 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28% | 9.8 | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| Feb | 42% | 10.6 | 10.1 | 11.1 |
| Mar | 46% | 12.3 | 10.2 | 10.7 |
| Apr | 67% | 13.2 | 11 | 11.2 |
| May | 71% | 13.8 | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Jun | 69% | 13.1 | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| Jul | 58% | 12.5 | 14.2 | 13.8 |
| Aug | 46% | 12.1 | 15.7 | 15 |
| Sep | 31% | 11.2 | 16 | 16.1 |
| Oct | 20% | 10.2 | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Nov | 12% | 8.5 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Dec | 31% | 9.6 | 10.4 | 13.4 |

## Highlights
- Bay-side launch
- Northern California
- Thermal wind potential

## Amenities
Water access

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 37.8066244, -122.451513
- Destination guide: [San Francisco](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/san-francisco)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [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 (5 km)
- [Kite launch](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kite-launch) — best around Jan, 6–8% windy days, 6–9 kt, water 11–12 °C (27 km)
- [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 (30 km)

## Kite schools
- [CaliKites](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/calikites) — http://www.calikites.com/ (4 km)
- [KiteTheBay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitethebay) — http://www.kitethebay.com/ (7 km)
- [KGB Kiteboarding & Watersports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kgb-kiteboarding-watersports) — http://www.kgbswag.com/ (13 km)
- [Bay Area Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/bay-area-kitesurf) — http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/ (18 km)
- [The Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/the-kite-school) — http://thekiteschool.com/ (30 km)

## Kite shops
- [Highline Kites of Berkeley](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/shops/highline-kites-of-berkeley) — http://www.highlinekites.com/ (14 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kitesurf-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.