Where in u.s.a

[Guest]

I'm planning to go to the u.s. for a couple of months to kite surf. Where are the hot spots? Was thinking san francisco. Any comments?

[jpkiter]

depends on what time of the year you go. I live on the East coast, New Jersey has great kiting (bay + ocean) from April thru November (water + air temp start getting warm). Cape Hatteras, North Carolina is another fantastic area for all levels of kiting. I dont know to much about the West coast..have fun!! jane

[Guest]

West coast is best spring and summer. Spring frontal winds and clearing winds associated with fronts. Summer is thermal. Many spots in bay area in summer. Coastal CA in spring.

[Vangelis]

May to September are the best months.
Take a look at http://www.sfkitesurfing.com/ for best spots in the SF Bay Area.
Tons of variety between flat freshwater with no wetsuit needed, to wave riding in the ocean or swell-riding under the Golden Gate bridge (but bring your 4/3 wetsuit).
Winds are consistent almost every day, starting early afternoon till sunset.
There are also thermal winds 1 hr from SF that blow morning and afternoon.
Cheers,
Vangelis

[Guest]

June to September are the windy warmer months for Hood River, OR in the Gorge. Nearly every day is kiteable within a 1/2 hour drive along with great mountain bikeing, hiking, kayaking etc. Also the entire Oregon coast can be great and empty during the same months, but chilly.