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Crown Point kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · California
Overview
Crown Point is a kitesurfing spot located in Mission Bay, a man-made lagoon in San Diego, California. This flat, sheltered water body is one of the best beginner spots in San Diego, with regular west to northwest afternoon thermal winds. Crown Point offers good water access and spacious rigging area on the lawn. The shallow, calm waters are ideal for learning.
Spot forecast for Crown Point
Sunrise 06:57 · Sunset 18:10
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Crown Point: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
151h
in March · 26.5 rideable days
The season runs from February to July, peaking in March: 22 rideable days a month and 151 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is December, at 9 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 94 mm.
Monthly averages: Crown Point
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.5 | 64 h | 18 °C | 19 mm |
| February | 21.0 | 114 h | 18 °C | 94 mm |
| March | 26.5 | 151 h | 17 °C | 67 mm |
| April | 24.0 | 159 h | 18 °C | 4 mm |
| May | 22.0 | 127 h | 19 °C | 1 mm |
| June | 20.5 | 105 h | 20 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 20.5 | 116 h | 23 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 19.5 | 94 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 24.0 | 132 h | 24 °C | 8 mm |
| October | 18.0 | 90 h | 22 °C | 5 mm |
| November | 17.0 | 71 h | 20 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 9.0 | 34 h | 19 °C | 11 mm |
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Technical details of Crown Point 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
- Beginner
On the water
Flat lagoon-style water body with no waves. Shallow water (0.5-2m) over a large area. Water is temperate (16-22°C/61-72°F), shorty or rashguard in summer, 3/2 in winter. Sandy and clean bottom. No significant current. Among the easiest conditions in California for learning and progressing.
Hazards
Heavy traffic from boats, jet skis, paddlers, and kayaks in Mission Bay — constant vigilance. Kitesurfing prohibited in some bay areas — respect regulations. Swimmers and waders in shallow water. Trees and light poles near shores — careful with launching and landing. Regulated speed zone.
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