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Ponto Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Ponto Beach is a kitesurfing spot located in Carlsbad, northern San Diego County, California. This sandy beach offers moderate wave conditions and regular west to northwest afternoon thermal winds. Ponto Beach is less crowded than more well-known spots further south, offering more space to ride. The spot benefits from Southern California's typically sunny climate.
Spot forecast for Ponto Beach
Sunrise 06:57 · Sunset 18:10
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.5 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 1.7 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
Ponto 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…)
123h
in March · 20.5 rideable days
The season runs from February to June, peaking in March: 18 rideable days a month and 123 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is December, at 5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 94% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 17 °C. The wettest month is March, with 66 mm.
Monthly averages: Ponto Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.0 | 62 h | 17 °C | 15 mm |
| February | 17.0 | 91 h | 17 °C | 61 mm |
| March | 20.5 | 123 h | 17 °C | 66 mm |
| April | 18.5 | 115 h | 17 °C | 4 mm |
| May | 20.5 | 108 h | 19 °C | 5 mm |
| June | 15.0 | 82 h | 20 °C | 2 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 73 h | 23 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 14.5 | 65 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 18.0 | 94 h | 23 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 10.0 | 54 h | 21 °C | 8 mm |
| November | 10.0 | 52 h | 20 °C | 28 mm |
| December | 5.0 | 22 h | 18 °C | 17 mm |
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Technical details of Ponto 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 0.3 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 sandbars. Spacious riding area. Generally forgiving and consistent conditions, ideal for intermediate riders.
Hazards
Drift currents along the beach. Shore break can be surprising on swell days. Shared area with surfers and swimmers. Batiquitos Lagoon mouth to the north — possible currents. Local regulations on kite zones to respect. Low coastal bluffs lining some sections.
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