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Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach?

September is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach. 2 windy days, waves 0.7 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 20°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: 2 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 7 knots
Waves: 0.7 m on average (daily maximum)
Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 2; a day can have both

SepGOOD

Doran Beach

Bodega Bay · United States

15° water20° air

Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ STS 29 km

Windy days per month (15+ knots)

JFMAMJJASOND3 5 5 7 7 8 3 3 2 1 2 2

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

JFMAMJJASOND1.7 1.6 1.4 1.2 1 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.7 0.8 1.3 1.5

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 September

SepPEAK SEASON

Squamish Spit

Canada

windy season23° air

1268 km away · Advanced only · ✈ YVR 59 km

SepGOOD

Coyote Point / Third Avenue

San Mateo · United States

0 windy days17° water22° air

102 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SFO 6 km

SepGOOD

Crissy Field

San Francisco Bay · United States

5 windy days17° water21° air

75 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SFO 22 km

SepOFF SEASON

Puerto Peñasco

Mexico

7 windy days31° water34° air

1161 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ YUM 177 km

SepOFF SEASON

Crown Beach

Alameda · United States

5 windy days21° water21° air

90 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ OAK 7 km

SepOFF SEASON

Hood River

Event Site · United States

6 windy days26° air

832 km away · Intermediate and up · ✈ PDX 86 km

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

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Questions

Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach?

September is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach. 2 windy days, waves 0.7 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 20°C.

How warm is the water at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in September?

About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.

How windy is Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in September?

About 2 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 7 knots.

How big are the waves at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in September?

About 0.7 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Bodega Bay – Doran Beach in September?

Around 20°C by day and 12°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 September?

Within 1,500 km: Squamish Spit (windy season), San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue (0 windy days) & San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field (5 windy days).