Overview

Coronado Shores is a kitesurfing spot located on Silver Strand Beach in Coronado, near San Diego, California. This long, fine sandy beach facing west benefits from regular west to northwest thermal winds and a mild year-round climate. The beach is spacious with plenty of room for rigging, and the water body offers varied conditions from flat water to small waves. It is one of San Diego's best spots for intermediate riders.

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Spot forecast for Coronado Shores

Sunrise 06:56 · Sunset 18:10

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.7 km from the spot.

Monday 19 October High tide 06:50 · 1.6 m Low tide 11:37 · 1.4 m High tide 16:47 · 1.7 m
Tuesday 20 October Low tide 00:06 · 0.7 m High tide 07:03 · 1.7 m Low tide 12:25 · 1.3 m High tide 17:51 · 1.8 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 00:38 · 0.7 m High tide 07:18 · 1.8 m Low tide 13:02 · 1.1 m High tide 18:40 · 1.8 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 01:05 · 0.7 m High tide 07:33 · 2 m Low tide 13:35 · 0.9 m High tide 19:23 · 1.9 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 01:30 · 0.7 m High tide 07:49 · 2.1 m Low tide 14:09 · 0.7 m High tide 20:04 · 1.9 m

Coronado Shores: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

153h

in March · 26 rideable days

The season runs from February to May, peaking in March: 23 rideable days a month and 153 hours of usable wind, at 19 °C. The low point is December, at 10 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 97%13-20 knots · 3%21-30 knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 97% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 18 °C. The wettest month is February, with 67 mm.

Monthly averages: Coronado Shores

Monthly averages — Coronado Shores — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	12.0	66 h	18 °C	28 mm
February	20.0	99 h	18 °C	67 mm
March	26.0	153 h	18 °C	47 mm
April	22.0	134 h	19 °C	2 mm
May	22.5	129 h	20 °C	1 mm
June	17.0	104 h	21 °C	0 mm
July	19.0	104 h	23 °C	0 mm
August	15.0	78 h	25 °C	0 mm
September	24.0	122 h	25 °C	5 mm
October	17.5	90 h	23 °C	18 mm
November	16.5	72 h	20 °C	33 mm
December	10.0	39 h	19 °C	14 mm

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Technical details of Coronado Shores spot

The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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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, generally moderate. Water is among the warmest on the California coast (15-22°C/59-72°F), shorty or 3/2 works most of the year. Sandy and gradually deepening bottom. Shore break is generally moderate. Conditions are often forgiving thanks to the sheltered orientation of nearby San Diego Bay.

Hazards

Proximity to North Island Naval Air Station — certain areas are strictly off-limits. Air traffic (military aircraft from the naval base) — stay alert. Possible drift currents. Busy swimming area in summer. Local regulations on kite zones — respect restrictions. Morning fog (June Gloom) can reduce visibility.

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