The waves tend to be pretty closed-out at Stinson so give yourself some room in front of the shoulder when you are riding them.

Spring wind is best when a.m. buoys are 25+ at Bodega, wind is steady from 11am-2pm 15-20, afternoon wind is usually too gusty. Summer is great when there is NW wind and fog 10-20. Winter is good on Southerlies usually in the am. 10-15. Stinson is a big long beach and the wind usually blows side-onshore out of the Northwest. When heading out, don't go more than 100 ft. outside of the breaking waves as the wind gets very unpredictable out there.

Look out for paragliders who use this beach to land. If you spot one landing, keep your kite over the water.