About This Spot
Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Florida (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE winds, peaking from January to December, Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Season starts in October when cold fronts start pushing through. October through May is the best time, but the most reliable months would be April and May when a combination of late season cold fronts and spring trades blow and it warmed back up. Summer: Southeast trade/thermal-lite to moderate, thunderstorm dodging. Fall: all directions but the Northeast is what we live for. Lite to windy, never can tell what day will produce. Winter: all directions, some gusty west winds on lagoon, and some great North and Northeast winds for the ocean. Spring: West, Northwest, North, Northeast and Southeast.
When to Go
Wetsuits are only needed from December to March with temperatures dipping down into the 40's°F on occasion. Water temps are moderate. According to 321 Kiteboarding's website, the best winds for the 520 Slick is N to NW.
What to Expect
Flat water, can get choppy. Water can be muddy or clear, depends on rainfall.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
Season starts in October when cold fronts start pushing through. October through May is the best time, but the most reliable months would be April and May when a combination of late season cold fronts and spring trades blow and it warmed back up. Summer: Southeast trade/thermal-lite to moderate, thunderstorm dodging. Fall: all directions but the Northeast is what we live for. Lite to windy, never can tell what day will produce. Winter: all directions, some gusty west winds on lagoon, and some great North and Northeast winds for the ocean. Spring: West, Northwest, North, Northeast and Southeast.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat water, can get choppy. Water can be muddy or clear, depends on rainfall.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Cocoa Beach is located on Florida's east central coast just south of the Kennedy Space Center. From Orlando, go East on the 528 beeline expressway 50 miles to Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach. On causeway between Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach on the south side, just after the hospital, 520 slick.
Location
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