In many places in the San Francisco Bay Area, wind forecasting is difficult. But the most frustrating place for meteorologists and customers is the winds between the San Mateo Bridge channel and the shoreline near the 3rd. Ave. shoreline. Windsurfers, kiters, wingers and kayakers call this area the zone between the 3rd. Ave. launch sites … Continue reading West Coast Wind Blog: 3rd. Ave. launch site winds, Tools of the trade.