Spot GuideUnited StatesCaliforniaKing Rock FoilDrive wave reef

King Rock FoilDrive wave reef

California, United States · 37.4938, -122.5025

FoilDrive-assisted Wave Foiling Advanced assisted-foil rider with Pillar
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conditions & access

Season

March 6, 2024 session documented; no recurring season established

Water

Offshore reef waves around 4–7 ft in the documented session, crumbling and fading into open ocean/bay

Experience

Advanced assisted-foil rider with Pillar Point reef, harbor and motor-rule knowledge

Hazards

Offshore reef, harbor entrance and vessel traffic, cold water, open-ocean exposure, assist failure, motorized-craft restrictions and unpublished reef depth/current. The forum discussion warns that efoil/FoilDrive legality was under active scrutiny.

Parking & access

The rider came through Pillar Point Harbor mouth, but the forum does not establish a legal powered-foil launch, marina access, parking, battery stop or return lane. Verify current harbor and sanctuary rules.

“A Progression Project forum eyewitness report documents a FoilDrive rider powering from Pillar Point Harbor mouth to King Rock and riding roughly 4–7 ft crumbling waves that faded into open ocean/bay. The attached forum session image labels King Rock and shows an offshore track, but not a legal launch or surveyed reef boundary.”

— via Progression Project forum — public topic and post research, last verified 2026-08-02

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com Ocean Blvd (0.87 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Ocean Blvd (0.87 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/656996 wx.ikitesurf.com

Local guides

forum.progressionproject.com King Rock FoilDrive wave reef https://forum.progressionproject.com/t/efoil-etiquette-in-the-lineup/1267/24 forum.progressionproject.com

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