Afternoon kite
North of the pier. After lunch. Check the live meter.
The Thursday email carries wind speed, direction, and gusts for the 1–6pm thermal — plus a note on the main kite area north of Huntington Beach Pier. Sources: Windfinder, iKitesurf / WeatherFlow at the pier, Windy as a second look.
This week (draft)
Late August usually fills W–SW in the afternoon. If Windfinder is still single digits at 2pm, walk the dog instead. Gusts often peak 3–5pm. This is not a launching clearance.
The zone
Stay well north of the packed surf pack. Give the launch/land a lane. Beginners: more space, less heroics.