KitesurfGo
MapTopicsEquipmentAbout usReport a bugBecome a moderatorSign in
KitesurfGo

Global kite spot reference — wind, tides, access rules, reviews & photos.

PlacesBusinessesMapGuidesTopicsEquipmentAboutList your schoolReport a bugBecome a moderatorPrivacyTerms
  1. Home
  2. Browse places
  3. California (USA)
  4. California (USA)
  5. Waddell Creek

Waddell Creek

Advanced
California (USA), Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, California (USA)
Coordinates: 37.0938, -122.2773
See spots nearby
Ideal wind:
W
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
NW
0 favorites

Real, excellent waves. Big surf. There are a few small rocks in the impact zone. There are more rocks in the surf zone to the North. Waddell is a good place to watch (good competition venue) since the action is up close. Long sandy beach. Lots of space. Often gets very strong winds. No wind with fog. Season: March to September. Cold water all season. 3-4mm wetsuit required. Surfing possible off season. Water: Smallwave, Mediumwave, Bigwave. Features: Toilet, Parking. Rider ability: Intermediate, Expert.

More kite spots in California (USA)

Live

Wind

5 kn

NW · gusts 5 kn

Waves

1.5 m

11s period

Swell

1.1 m

Tide

—

—

Updated 08/10/2026, 03:04:30

Forecast

Wed 7Thu 8Fri 9Sat 10Sun 11Mon 12Tue 13W00:00NW06:00W12:00NW18:00NW00:00NW06:00W12:00NW18:00N00:00N06:00S12:00W18:00W00:00NW06:00NW12:00NW18:00NW00:00NW06:00W12:00SE18:00SE00:00NE06:00SE12:00NW18:00N00:00N06:00NW12:00NW18:00
Wind scale
Max 20 kn
Max 3.0 m waves
Updated 08/10/2026, 03:04:31

Data: Open-Meteo

About this spot

Hazards

There are a few small rocks in the impact zone. There are more rocks in the surf zone to the North.

Local rules

Source: Kiteforum.com (community-contributed). Verify locally before riding.

Photos & videos

No photos or videos yet.

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first!