Crissy Field

Strong tides. Flood are very hard to ride here. Water condition very greatly even on the same day from flat as a board to psycho chop to large waves near the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge. Sandy beach with a grassy rigging area. The beach is almost always packed with people with small children and dogs. Rigging on the lawn is OK. The best place to launch is on the west side (GG side) of the lagoon (less people and upwind of the windsurfers). The wind can be very light on the beach. Keeping the kite in the air can be challenging, and luffing into the air is a major concern. Also, your kite can fall out of the sky as winds drop to zero. Hence, be aware of people and get off the beach asap. Stick close to the beach until you are comfortable enough to head out the GG Bridge. Season: March to October, 6-7 days a week. West wind. 85% 18-22 mph, 10% 15-18 mph, 3% 22-30 mph, 2% 10-15 mph. Off season: November to February. 6-10 days a month. Storms, north onshore winds around 20 mph. Once you go to the beach, the wind can be very light on the beach but nuking on the outside. Rigging the right kite size is imperative. Think nuking outside rather than mellow inside. Also, the wind can die on the inside, so make sure you are a very good swimmer. Must use a 3/4 wetsuit year round. Air: 50-80°F most of the season. Average is 60°F. Water: Flat, Chop, Smallwave, Mediumwave. Features: Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Parking. Rider ability: Intermediate, Expert.

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