Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Alameda – Crown Beach?

October is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Alameda – Crown Beach; the best time is March–August. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 1 windy day, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Wind: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
  • Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
  • Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 2; a day can have both

Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Other spots for kitesurfing in October

Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.

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Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Alameda – Crown Beach?

October is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Alameda – Crown Beach; the best time is March–August. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 1 windy day, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.

How warm is the water at Alameda – Crown Beach in October?

About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.

How windy is Alameda – Crown Beach in October?

About 1 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.

What is the weather like at Alameda – Crown Beach in October?

Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 2; a day can have both.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?

Within 1,500 km: Puerto Peñasco (4 windy days), Squamish Spit (calm) & San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field (2 windy days).

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