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Poche Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Poche Beach is a kitesurfing spot located in south Orange County, between Dana Point and San Clemente, California. This small sandy beach offers moderate wave conditions and west to northwest afternoon thermal winds. The spot is quieter than beaches further north and benefits from Southern California's mild climate. It is a good intermediate spot in the San Clemente area.
Spot forecast for Poche Beach
Sunrise 06:59 · Sunset 18:11
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4 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 · 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
Poche 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…)
102h
in September · 20 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in September: 16 rideable days a month and 102 hours of usable wind, at 21 °C. The low point is December, at 4 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 February, at 17 °C. The wettest month is February, with 110 mm.
Monthly averages: Poche Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.0 | 49 h | 18 °C | 33 mm |
| February | 10.5 | 54 h | 17 °C | 110 mm |
| March | 16.5 | 95 h | 17 °C | 76 mm |
| April | 17.0 | 102 h | 18 °C | 3 mm |
| May | 18.0 | 94 h | 19 °C | 11 mm |
| June | 14.5 | 86 h | 21 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 14.5 | 80 h | 23 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 14.0 | 75 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 20.0 | 102 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| October | 11.0 | 58 h | 22 °C | 41 mm |
| November | 9.5 | 39 h | 20 °C | 75 mm |
| December | 4.0 | 17 h | 19 °C | 21 mm |
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Technical details of Poche Beach 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 (15-21°C/59-70°F), a 3/2 wetsuit or shorty depending on season. Sandy bottom with some rocks. Moderate-sized riding area. South swells in summer offer good wave riding conditions.
Hazards
Rocks at certain ends of the beach — scout the area carefully. Drift currents along the coast. Shared area with surfers and swimmers. Coastal bluffs lining the beach — rockfall risk. Limited parking and access via a cliff path. Local regulations on kite zones to check.
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