# San Francisco

Kitesurfing spot in San Francisco, United States.

> San Francisco Bay and surrounding waters host multiple spots accommodating different wind directions, enabling consistent sessions throughout windy periods. Strong summer conditions and a vibrant local kite community support progression and social connections. Gusty, variable wind requires skill and situational awareness. Cold water mandates thick wetsuits. The region's cost of living and tourism density create significant expense. Nearby alternatives include Sherman Island for camping and renowned Pacific breaks like Mavericks, expanding exploration options beyond kitesurfing.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf San Francisco 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 |

## Conditions
- Wind strength: It gets Strong (Up to 30 knots)
- Wind consistency: It's windy Every week
- Water: choppy, flat, waves
- Water temperature: Cold (You need a wetsuit)
- Boosting direction: Either direction
- Windy months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug

## Highlights
- Multi-directional wind spots
- Active local scene
- Variable summer winds
- World-class nearby breaks
- Urban accessibility

## Amenities
Kite shops, Rental services, Restaurants, Lodging

## Travel
- Getting there: Fly to SFO airport or drive from anywhere else in the US
- Ease of access: Easy to visit (< 2 hours from airport)
- Car needed: yes
- Affordability: Insanely expensive ($120+ /day)

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 37.77493, -122.41942
- Destination guide: [San Francisco](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/san-francisco)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Kitesurf launch](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/kitesurf-launch) — best Apr – Jun, 67–71% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 11–14 °C (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 (22 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 (25 km)

## Kite schools
- [CaliKites](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/calikites) — http://www.calikites.com/ (0 km)
- [KiteTheBay](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitethebay) — http://www.kitethebay.com/ (6 km)
- [KGB Kiteboarding & Watersports](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kgb-kiteboarding-watersports) — http://www.kgbswag.com/ (12 km)
- [Bay Area Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/bay-area-kitesurf) — http://www.bayareakitesurf.com/ (14 km)
- [The Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/the-kite-school) — http://thekiteschool.com/ (26 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/san-francisco
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.