Overview

Point Isabel is a kitesurfing spot located on the east shore of San Francisco Bay, near Richmond, California. This bay spot is adjacent to the popular Point Isabel Regional Shoreline, a large dog park. Powerful northwest thermal winds cross the bay from May through October, offering reliable conditions. The water body is bay-style with moderate chop and stunning views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Sunrise 07:22 · Sunset 18:25

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

Next tides

High tide Tue 20 · 09:03 · 2.1 m
Low tide Tue 20 · 14:45 · 1.4 m
High tide Tue 20 · 20:12 · 2 m
Low tide Wed 21 · 02:55 · 0.8 m

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Point Isabel: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

205h

in June · 24.5 rideable days

The season runs from March to August, peaking in June: 20 rideable days a month and 205 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is December, at 4 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 93%13-20 knots · 7%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 93% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is February, with 125 mm.

Monthly averages: Point Isabel

Monthly averages — Point Isabel — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	5.0	28 h	15 °C	52 mm
February	8.0	61 h	15 °C	125 mm
March	18.0	114 h	16 °C	37 mm
April	13.0	71 h	18 °C	17 mm
May	21.5	139 h	20 °C	15 mm
June	24.5	205 h	19 °C	0 mm
July	20.5	134 h	20 °C	0 mm
August	21.5	153 h	21 °C	0 mm
September	9.0	56 h	22 °C	2 mm
October	5.0	30 h	22 °C	12 mm
November	6.0	32 h	17 °C	91 mm
December	4.0	34 h	15 °C	125 mm

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Technical details of Point Isabel spot

The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Bay-style water body with moderate chop. Water is cold (11-16°C/52-61°F), a 4/3 or 3/2 wetsuit is necessary. Muddy bottom. Tidal currents present, stronger during spring tides. Significant mudflats at low tide limiting the rideable area. Thermal wind creates regular surface chop in the afternoon.

Hazards

Extensive mudflats at low tide — check tide schedules before sessions. Tidal currents that can carry riders. Maritime traffic (ferries, cargo ships, recreational boats). Cold water — wetsuit necessary year-round. Frequent fog reducing visibility. Adjacent dog park — watch for dogs on the beach during rigging.

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