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Crane Cove

California, United States · 37.7624, -122.3874

eFoiling Beginner-friendly

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Photo taken near this spot by Dllu · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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wind meter

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tide station

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guides & forecasts

conditions & access

Best wind

E

Water

Bay or protected coastal water

Experience

Beginner-friendly

Parking & access

Access via Crane Cove Park; parking is limited.

“Tidelas identifies Crane Cove as a beginner-friendly watersports location with good reported water quality and little boat traffic. Its guide lists Crane Cove Park as the primary access point.”

— via Tidelas location guide, last verified 2026-08-01

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com 541 Mississippi St (0.41 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): 541 Mississippi St (0.41 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/648452 wx.ikitesurf.com

Tides

NOAA CO-OPS Tide predictions — station 9414334 Nearest tide station, 0.6 km from the launch. tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov

Local guides

tidelas.com Crane Cove https://www.tidelas.com/watersports-community/location-guide/san-francisco-california/crane-cove/ tidelas.com

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