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South Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
South Beach is a kitesurfing spot located in Crescent City, in the far north of California near the Oregon border. This isolated and wild spot offers powerful conditions on the North Pacific Ocean, with strong northwest winds and significant waves. The environment is spectacular with nearby redwood forests, but the cold and exposed conditions make it a spot for experienced riders only.
Spot forecast for South Beach
Sunrise 07:35 · Sunset 18:27
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.1 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 1.8 m High tide · 2.2 m
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 1.7 m High tide · 2.2 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2.4 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 2.3 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2.5 m Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.3 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 1 m High tide · 2.6 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 2.4 m
South 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…)
187h
in March · 23 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in March: 20 rideable days a month and 187 hours of usable wind, at 16 °C. The low point is December, at 8.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 86% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 12 °C. The wettest month is January, with 272 mm.
Monthly averages: South Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.5 | 108 h | 12 °C | 272 mm |
| February | 14.0 | 99 h | 12 °C | 176 mm |
| March | 23.0 | 187 h | 12 °C | 238 mm |
| April | 19.5 | 138 h | 15 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 22.5 | 183 h | 16 °C | 37 mm |
| June | 19.5 | 140 h | 17 °C | 18 mm |
| July | 15.5 | 93 h | 19 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 11.0 | 57 h | 20 °C | 34 mm |
| September | 11.0 | 58 h | 19 °C | 38 mm |
| October | 10.5 | 60 h | 18 °C | 54 mm |
| November | 13.5 | 95 h | 14 °C | 191 mm |
| December | 8.5 | 60 h | 13 °C | 244 mm |
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Technical details of South Beach spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Exposed ocean spot with frequent waves of 1 to 3m. Water is cold year-round (10-14°C/50-57°F), a 4/3 or 5/3 wetsuit is essential with hood and gloves in winter. Sandy bottom with rocks. Strong and unpredictable currents. North Pacific swells can be very powerful. Conditions are often rough with strong wind and choppy seas.
Hazards
Very cold water — high hypothermia risk, full neoprene gear required. Powerful waves and dangerous shore break. Frequent and strong rip currents. Rocks and driftwood on the beach. Isolated area — rescue services far away. Great white sharks present in the region. Frequent thick fog reducing visibility. Tsunami risk — know evacuation routes.
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