Topanga Beach, California (USA)
Topanga Beach, California (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Topanga Beach, California (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
There is Food available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
West of Santa Monica along Pacific Coast Hwy.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
250km from spot
500km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
West of Santa Monica along Pacific Coast Hwy.
Nearest Airports
Distance
25km from spot
250km from spot
500km from spot
Best Schools in South California
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Riding Conditions in Topanga Beach, California (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold water all year round. Wetsuit always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
There is Thermal wind at Topanga Beach, California (USA).
The wind can be very steady and that makes the spot acceptable.
Wind usually blows from N, SW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Topanga Beach, California (USA) are April, May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cold water all year round. Wetsuit always needed.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from W .
There is Thermal wind at Topanga Beach, California (USA).
The wind can be very steady and that makes the spot acceptable.
Wind usually blows from N, SW, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Topanga Beach, California (USA) are April, May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Topanga Beach, California (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
The launch are is small and there are trees, utility poles and houses right up against the launch area. The launch area is just upwind of where the surfers are so you absolutely have to stay upwind. There is a limited beach area just downwind of the surfers, but only for emergency landings. Wear booties for the rocks! They are everywhere and are a pain to navigate on your way out and in. Make sure you can hold your ground and don't need to return to shore until you are done, otherwise your feet and ankles will not be happy with the extra beating.
There are rocks and a giant rusty steel wall right in the surf.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Topanga Beach, California (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
The launch are is small and there are trees, utility poles and houses right up against the launch area. The launch area is just upwind of where the surfers are so you absolutely have to stay upwind. There is a limited beach area just downwind of the surfers, but only for emergency landings. Wear booties for the rocks! They are everywhere and are a pain to navigate on your way out and in. Make sure you can hold your ground and don't need to return to shore until you are done, otherwise your feet and ankles will not be happy with the extra beating.
There are rocks and a giant rusty steel wall right in the surf.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Concrete,Other
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks and Stakes
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Trees,Concrete,Other
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in South California
Additional information
A parking is available at Topanga Beach, California (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
It's very easy to trash you gear there, not recommended for beginners. Don't get in the way of the surfers.
Webcams around Topanga Beach, California (USA)
Webcams around Topanga Beach, California (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in South California
More about South California
Wind stats in South California...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 46 |
| Feb | 56 |
| Mar | 56 |
| Apr | 61 |
| May | 58 |
| Jun | 58 |
| Jul | 43 |
| Aug | 47 |
| Sep | 40 |
| Oct | 47 |
| Nov | 46 |
| Dec | 50 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 5 kitesurf schools and 37 kitesurf spots in South California.
Best months: May June July August September
Best months: May June July August September
Accomodation around the spot
Topanga Beach, California (USA)
