Is May a good time for kitesurfing at San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 2 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 18°C.
Plan your trip to San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third AvenueEvery 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
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 18°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in the USA in May →Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue
- Kite launch 0.7 km
- Windsurf launch 0.9 km
- Kite Launch 3rd Ave Upper 3.5 km
- Kite launch 3rd Ave Lower 4.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 2 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue in May?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue in May?
About 2 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 7 knots.
What is the weather like at San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue in May?
Around 18°C by day and 11°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 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 Francisco Bay – Crissy Field (13 windy days).
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