Coronado Island

Coronado Island's western shore faces the Pacific Ocean across San Diego Bay. This beach break spot consists of a wide sandy beach backed by residential development and separated from deeper ocean by a series of sand bars and shallow waters. The bay-facing orientation creates protected conditions compared to open-ocean exposure, with average waves of 1.06m indicating modest swell potential. Wind reliability is notably low at 0.3%, suggesting this location experiences inconsistent wind patterns typical of Southern California's protected bay environments. The spot suits beginners due to calm bay waters and minimal currents, though the shallow, shifting sand bars require awareness of changing conditions. North winds (0°) provide the most favorable side-shore approach parallel to the beach. Significant considerations include the active marina and residential boat traffic in nearby waters, relatively crowded conditions during good weather, and limited dedicated kite launch areas due to extensive shoreline development. The road paralleling the beach restricts land-side space for setup and recovery.