Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 6 years of historical weather data.
1%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
5.2kts
Avg Wind
year-round
17°
Avg Temp
feels 16°
6yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
Sunset Beach is located in Huntington Beach, California, within a heavily developed coastal community. The spot features a wide sandy beach fronting an enclosed bay with extensive residential and recreational infrastructure. The coastline faces west toward the Pacific Ocean, with protected waters and calm conditions typical of the area. This is a beach break suitable for beginners and intermediate kiters seeking mellow, predictable conditions rather than high-performance riding. Northerly winds (0°) provide optimal side-shore conditions for this west-facing coast. The spot's primary characteristic is accessibility and consistency rather than challenging wave or wind conditions. Kiters should expect crowded conditions, moderate boat traffic, and the need to navigate around residential waterways. Average wind reliability is notably low at 0.6%, suggesting this location requires patient waiting for suitable wind windows. The shallow bay waters and surrounding development make this better suited for progression and skill-building than advanced wave riding.
Hazards & Safety
Residential development and infrastructure immediately adjacent to beach
Boat traffic in nearshore channels visible in imagery
Shallow lagoon areas with potential obstacles
Strong rip current indicators in channel formations
Limited fetch distance due to enclosed bay conditions
Crowded beach environment with pedestrian traffic
Live Wind Forecast
Real-time wind conditions and 10-day forecast powered by ECMWF
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
18°C
Avg Water Temp
0.8m
Avg Waves
🌊 Light Swell
Typical Conditions
🧥 4/3mm Fullsuit
Typical Wetsuit
Clean small waves, good for wave riding practice
Wind Characteristics
WDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
2%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
9%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
2%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 6 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
2%
5kts
13°feels 11°
15°
AM
~3d
Feb
1%
5kts
13°feels 11°
15°
PM
~3d
Mar
3%
6kts
14°feels 12°
Monthly Water Conditions
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