Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach; the best time is March–September. 3 windy days, waves 1.7 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
Plan your trip to Bodega Bay – Doran BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 3 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 6 knots
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
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Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach; the best time is March–September. 3 windy days, waves 1.7 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in January?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in January?
About 3 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 6 knots.
How big are the waves at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in January?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in January?
Around 14°C by day and 6°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Puerto Peñasco (4 windy days), Squamish Spit (calm) & Sherman Island – Sacramento Delta (3 windy days).
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