San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field in August
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay – Crissy FieldEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 1 rainy day
San Francisco Bay – Crissy FieldCalifornia, United StatesIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ SFO 22 kmWindy 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 August
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Squamish SpitCanada · 1326 km awaywindy season2
Hood River – Event SiteUnited States · 882 km away16 windy days3
Sherman Island – Sacramento DeltaUnited States · 64 km away10 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field
- Kitesurf launch 1.1 km
- Surf Motel 2.5 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 9 windy days, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field in August?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field in August?
About 9 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field in August?
Around 20°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 1 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Squamish Spit (windy season), Hood River – Event Site (16 windy days) & Sherman Island – Sacramento Delta (10 windy days).