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Kings Beach / Lake Tahoe kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · California
Overview
Kings Beach is a kitesurfing spot located on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, at 1,897 meters elevation in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. This spectacular alpine lake offers crystal-clear water of exceptional clarity and a breathtaking mountain setting. Afternoon thermal winds blow from the southwest in summer. The spot is suited for experienced riders due to changing alpine conditions and cold water.
Spot forecast for Kings Beach / Lake Tahoe
Sunrise 07:15 · Sunset 18:14
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Kings Beach / Lake Tahoe: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
85h
in June · 17.5 rideable days
The season runs from February to July, peaking in June: 15 rideable days a month and 85 hours of usable wind, at 14 °C. The low point is September, at 7.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 69% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 3 °C. The wettest month is March, with 137 mm.
Monthly averages: Kings Beach / Lake Tahoe
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.0 | 57 h | 3 °C | 35 mm |
| February | 13.5 | 92 h | 4 °C | 107 mm |
| March | 17.0 | 112 h | 5 °C | 137 mm |
| April | 14.0 | 81 h | 10 °C | 17 mm |
| May | 14.0 | 76 h | 16 °C | 13 mm |
| June | 17.5 | 85 h | 23 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 14.0 | 65 h | 27 °C | 0 mm |
| August | 11.5 | 64 h | 25 °C | 9 mm |
| September | 7.5 | 57 h | 22 °C | 5 mm |
| October | 12.0 | 79 h | 15 °C | 10 mm |
| November | 8.0 | 62 h | 8 °C | 51 mm |
| December | 8.5 | 56 h | 6 °C | 80 mm |
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Technical details of Kings Beach / Lake Tahoe 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
- Advanced
On the water
Alpine lake of exceptional clarity with very cold water even in summer (12-18°C/54-64°F). A 4/3 full wetsuit is recommended. The water body can be flat in the morning and develop significant chop in the afternoon with thermals. Sandy bottom at Kings Beach, becoming very deep quickly offshore. The high altitude intensifies UV radiation.
Hazards
Very cold water year-round — significant hypothermia risk. Rapidly changing alpine weather conditions with sudden summer thunderstorms. Thermal winds can be gusty and unpredictable through mountain canyons. Heavy boat traffic in summer. High altitude (1,897m/6,225ft) causes faster fatigue and intense sunburn. Riding area limited by mountainous terrain.
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