Foster City Lagoon Information

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WEATHER

The Foster City lagoon is a very pleasant place. In the mornings there is typically a light wind of 5-10 knots (i.e., 6-12 mph) which usually increases by another 5-10 knots in the afternoons. These winds tend to be reasonably steady but not howling. They typically blow "on shore," from west to east, making it easy to sail back to our location. We are on the windiest part of the lagoon; the other side is very mild and wind free.

The lagoon is salt water but in-land so it is warm (some people even swim for exercise) and not too deep (5-8 feet). TOP

ACTIVITIES

This is a great area to bring your entire family and friends, even if they do not windsurf. Besides seacycling, kayaking, picnicking, bird watching, and great walking around the lagoon you can also bring your bike or skates.

The Foster City Recreation Center is open just behind our site (has restrooms and sometimes very nice activities such as craft shows & music in the park on weekends). Across the street is a shopping center with a coffee shop, a large Safeway for picnic supplies and a Long Drugs. One block north you will find Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Boston Market and Costco. TOP

LOCATION

The Foster City Lagoon headquarters of California Windsurfing is very convenient to most of the San Francisco Bay area. It is located in Foster City near the intersection of Highway 101 and Highway 92 (San Mateo Bridge).

Directions: From the intersection of Highway 101 and 92 go south on Highway 101 to the next exit which is Hillsdale Blvd. Take East Hillsdale Blvd. approximately 4 blocks east past the lagoon to Shell Boulevard. Turn right on Shell Blvd and park in the Foster City Recreation Center parking lot which you will see two driveways to your right. We will be directly behind the tennis courts at the boat house on the waters edge; it will be easy to see our big white truck and large flags flying there. TOP

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RELATED LINKS

California Windsurfing recognizes the United States Coast Guard as the authority for water safety, and highly recommends our students and rental customers consult the U.S.Coast Guard for proper usage of watercraft and safety equipment.

Foster City Chamber of Commerce
The Foster City Chamber of Commerce is a membership based, not-for-profit business organization whose mission is to promote local businesses.

Foster City
This site provides information regarding news and events affecting the City of Foster City.

Weather
Check out the weather for the most perfect windsurfing condition at the Foster City Lagoon! For best results, search for area code: 94404 (San Mateo County)

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