Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach. 7 windy days, waves 1 m, water 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 17°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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 11°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 17°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 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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Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach. 7 windy days, waves 1 m, water 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in May?
About 11°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in May?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
How big are the waves at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in May?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in May?
Around 17°C by day and 9°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 2; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Alameda – Crown Beach (13 windy days), Squamish Spit (windy season) & San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue (2 windy days).
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