Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach?
October is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach; the best time is March–September. 1 windy day, waves 0.8 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 19°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: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 6 knots
- Waves: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 19°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; 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 October
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in the USA in October →Where to go kitesurfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach?
October is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach; the best time is March–September. 1 windy day, waves 0.8 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in October?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in October?
About 1 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 October?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in October?
Around 19°C by day and 10°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Puerto Peñasco (4 windy days), Alameda – Crown Beach (1 windy day) & Squamish Spit (calm).
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