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Dahemy Beach kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
United States · California
Overview
Dahemy Beach is a kitesurfing spot located in the Dana Point / San Clemente area of south Orange County, California. This sandy beach offers moderate wave conditions and west to northwest afternoon thermal winds. The spot benefits from Southern California's mild, sunny climate with some of the warmest water in the state. It is an accessible spot with fewer crowds than beaches further north.
Spot forecast for Dahemy Beach
Sunrise 15:59 · Sunset 03:11
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.6 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 1.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 1.1 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.9 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.5 m
Dahemy 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…)
52h
in May · 12.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 10 rideable days a month and 52 hours of usable wind, at 18 °C. The low point is December, at 1 day.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 97% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is February, at 16 °C. The wettest month is February, with 119 mm.
Monthly averages: Dahemy Beach
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.5 | 21 h | 18 °C | 38 mm |
| February | 5.0 | 23 h | 16 °C | 119 mm |
| March | 9.5 | 47 h | 17 °C | 53 mm |
| April | 9.0 | 42 h | 18 °C | 4 mm |
| May | 12.5 | 52 h | 19 °C | 6 mm |
| June | 5.0 | 26 h | 21 °C | 0 mm |
| July | 5.5 | 21 h | 24 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 3.5 | 24 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| September | 7.5 | 34 h | 25 °C | 1 mm |
| October | 3.5 | 17 h | 22 °C | 16 mm |
| November | 2.0 | 14 h | 20 °C | 89 mm |
| December | 1.0 | 6 h | 18 °C | 29 mm |
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Technical details of Dahemy 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 conditions.
Hazards
Drift currents along the beach. Shore break can be surprising on swell days. Shared area with surfers and swimmers. Rocks at certain ends of the beach. Coastal bluffs lining some sections — rockfall risk. Local regulations on kite zones to check.
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