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Kitesurf launch

California

About

Kitesurf launch is a boat launch in Lower Sherman Island Wildlife Area in California, about 5.5 miles from Antioch. State Fish and Wildlife manages the land around it, and the site serves as a put-in point within the wildlife area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Antioch show April highs around 72°F and October highs near 78°F, while July and August average around 90°F. Several trails lie within a short drive. The closest is the Levee Top Trail at about 4.8 miles, followed by the Delta De Anza Regional Trail, the West Shore Trail and the Marsh Creek Regional Trail, all within about 6.5 miles.

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Managed by

State Fish and Wildlife

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Location

Rio Vista

California

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Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–79°F and lows of 44–54°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Antioch Pumping Plt #3, CA weather station, 5.5 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan56° high40° low
  2. Feb61° high44° low
  3. Mar67° high47° low
  4. Apr72° high49° low
  5. May79° high54° low
  6. Jun86° high59° low
  7. Jul91° high61° low
  8. Aug90° high60° low
  9. Sep87° high59° low
  10. Oct78° high54° low
  11. Nov65° high46° low
  12. Dec56° high40° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

  • Lower Sherman Island Wildlife Area · Public land
Nearest town
Antioch, California · 5.5 mi
Managed by
State Fish and Wildlife

Source: USGS PAD-US 4.1; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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