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Belmont Shore kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Belmont Shore is a kitesurfing spot located in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. This spot is situated on the Belmont Shore peninsula, between the Pacific Ocean and Alamitos Bay. Southwest to northwest thermal winds blow regularly in the afternoon. The proximity of the Alamitos Bay channel offers varied riding options between ocean and bay.
Spot forecast for Belmont Shore
Sunrise 07:01 · Sunset 18:12
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.1 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.5 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 · 1.9 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m
Belmont Shore: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
150h
in May · 27 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 24 rideable days a month and 150 hours of usable wind, at 22 °C. The low point is December, at 3.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 96% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is March, at 17 °C. The wettest month is February, with 109 mm.
Monthly averages: Belmont Shore
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5 | 51 h | 18 °C | 18 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 79 h | 18 °C | 109 mm |
| March | 23.0 | 140 h | 17 °C | 50 mm |
| April | 23.5 | 138 h | 19 °C | 2 mm |
| May | 27.0 | 150 h | 20 °C | 0 mm |
| June | 25.5 | 142 h | 22 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 23.5 | 122 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 22.5 | 119 h | 26 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 19.5 | 98 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| October | 16.5 | 73 h | 22 °C | 4 mm |
| November | 7.0 | 41 h | 20 °C | 36 mm |
| December | 3.5 | 21 h | 19 °C | 39 mm |
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Technical details of Belmont Shore spot
The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Ocean beach spot with waves of 0.3 to 1.5m. Moderate shore break. Water is temperate (14-21°C/57-70°F), a 3/2 wetsuit is recommended. Sandy bottom. The offshore breakwater partially protects the beach from large swells. Option to ride in Alamitos Bay for flatter water. Tidal currents at the channel.
Hazards
Alamitos Bay channel with strong tidal currents — keep your distance. Boat traffic entering and exiting the harbor. Breakwater creating currents and turbulence zones. Shared area with surfers and swimmers. Local regulations on kite zones to check. Harbor zone with navigation restrictions.
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