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Pismo Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Pismo Beach is an iconic kitesurfing spot located on California's central coast in San Luis Obispo County. This wide sandy beach is famous for its spectacular dunes, regular northwest thermal winds, and varied wave conditions. The beach offers plenty of space for rigging and the riding area is extensive. Pismo Beach is a classic central California coast spot, popular with kitesurfers of all levels.
Spot forecast for Pismo Beach
Sunrise 07:13 · Sunset 18:21
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.3 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1.1 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 1 m High tide · 1.8 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1.8 m
Pismo Beach: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
161h
in March · 26 rideable days
The season runs from February to July, peaking in March: 22 rideable days a month and 161 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is December, at 7 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 16 °C. The wettest month is February, with 101 mm.
Monthly averages: Pismo Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 66 h | 16 °C | 24 mm |
| February | 19.0 | 101 h | 17 °C | 101 mm |
| March | 26.0 | 161 h | 17 °C | 72 mm |
| April | 21.0 | 147 h | 17 °C | 30 mm |
| May | 26.0 | 189 h | 18 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 22.5 | 149 h | 19 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 17.5 | 112 h | 19 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 15.0 | 77 h | 21 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 15.5 | 84 h | 20 °C | 5 mm |
| October | 13.5 | 75 h | 20 °C | 18 mm |
| November | 11.0 | 55 h | 18 °C | 42 mm |
| December | 7.0 | 36 h | 18 °C | 31 mm |
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Technical details of Pismo Beach spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Ocean beach spot with waves of 0.5 to 2m depending on Pacific swell. Water is cool (12-17°C/54-63°F), a 4/3 or 3/2 wetsuit is recommended. Sandy and gradually deepening bottom. Moderate to powerful shore break depending on swell. Wide riding area offshore with few obstacles. Northwest thermal winds are reliable from March through October.
Hazards
Frequent rip currents, especially on big swell days. Powerful shore break can make entries and exits difficult. Cool water — wetsuit necessary. Frequent coastal fog can suddenly reduce visibility. Busy swimming area during summer season. Pismo Pier nearby — maintain a safe distance.
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