Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Coming from I-80 get off in Truckee/Tahoe California exit at the Hwy 267. Follow signs to Kings Beach take a right at the traffic light and immediately turn into the left turn lane and make a left into the new Tahoe Recreational Park. There is a really nice grassy area to blow your kite up and then it's a very short walk to the beach.
Coming from I-80 get off in Truckee/Tahoe California exit at the Hwy 267. Follow signs to Kings Beach take a right at the traffic light and immediately turn into the left turn lane and make a left into the new Tahoe Recreational Park. There is a really nice grassy area to blow your kite up and then it's a very short walk to the beach.
Riding Conditions in Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cool all summer long, a shorty or full wetsuit is recommended.
The wind window at this spot usually is good for up to 4 hours, there are days however when the wind will come up and blow all day long, and provide for the most epic session of you life.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Cool all summer long, a shorty or full wetsuit is recommended.
The wind window at this spot usually is good for up to 4 hours, there are days however when the wind will come up and blow all day long, and provide for the most epic session of you life.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA) is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
You should launch as close to the pier as possible on the far right side of the beach. Be cautious of people and children on the beach. Ask for help. The launch is a nice sandy beach but small. There are houses directly down wind of you. There is no room for error when launching here. There is a really nice grassy area to blow your kite up and then it's a very short walk to the beach. Launch area is rather small and full of civilians. Use caution.
Flat to choppy water. The swell in the lake can get head high and the surf will reach a little over waist high. The swell will provide you with perfect ramps to boost off of. The Kings kiting scene is unmatched, providing beautiful blue water, and gorgeous mountain views. There are hazards such as submerged rocks, boats and buoys.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA) is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
You should launch as close to the pier as possible on the far right side of the beach. Be cautious of people and children on the beach. Ask for help. The launch is a nice sandy beach but small. There are houses directly down wind of you. There is no room for error when launching here. There is a really nice grassy area to blow your kite up and then it's a very short walk to the beach. Launch area is rather small and full of civilians. Use caution.
Flat to choppy water. The swell in the lake can get head high and the surf will reach a little over waist high. The swell will provide you with perfect ramps to boost off of. The Kings kiting scene is unmatched, providing beautiful blue water, and gorgeous mountain views. There are hazards such as submerged rocks, boats and buoys.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats, Buoys, Mole, Rocks and None
.
Beach risk reported:
Concrete
.
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
Boats, Buoys, Mole, Rocks and None
.
Beach risk reported:
Concrete
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Lake Tahoe / Kings Beach, California (USA).
There are
Showers
available on the spot.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Make sure that you wear a kite leash and be careful of people on the beach. Please do not attempt to kiteboard here unless you can stay up wind every time that you go out. Be friendly and respectful to the locals.
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