Heading to the Coast This Weekend

taycar · Since 11 Jan 2010 111 Posts HR Stoked

My wife and I are heading to the coast this weekend. Want to get some kiting in Saturday morning if possible. We're newbies as of this year and can ride both ways with good kite control, but still learning a lot of course. We've been at the event site almost every weekend this summer but wanted to start venturing out.

What's the best way to know if Jones, The Ponds, or any other location are ride-able on a given day (winds/tides/etc..)? What should I look for?

Thanks in advance for any info!

pdxmonkeyboy · Mon Aug 30, 10 7:03 pm

The coast and jones work on the west wind. Check out the "spots" section of the forum for forecast advice for the coast. Manzanitta always seems to be a little windier than the rest of the coast when it is lite but the waves get really blown to shit. (Not that you will be playing in the waves that much).

Bring your warm wetsuit and have fun.

Macaframa · Since 06 Jul 2010 81 Posts California Delta

I enjoy riding on the coast in almost all wind directions except E. NW of course is great, S-SW in reverse, and W is fun. Generally run downwind with two vehicles. Need to head to Trestle Bay for the E-ENE winds though. Everyone heads for FT. Stevens but we usually have Long Beach to ourselves with 24 milles to choose from Very Happy

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