About This Spot
Fort Desoto / East Beach, 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 beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–E–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The strong winds come in the winter and are frontal, so not really predictable. A nice sea breeze comes in during the spring and fall, but summer has very light winds. This is one of the most popular riding spots in the area for NE, E, SE and S winds.
When to Go
Usually just shorts. A couple of cold weeks in the winter, but very warm compared to anywhere not tropical. Then a shorty should be fine.
What to Expect
Shallow water for a couple hundred yards out so it is very flat. Best at mid to high tide. At low tide you'll be riding in 3` of water or a dry bed of grass and muck. Beginner to advanced area. Make sure to check the tides if you are going to be riding at East here as the water level goes down too low at East during low tide. Wearing shoes is helpful.
Wind & Conditions
NE · E · SE · S
Best wind direction
The strong winds come in the winter and are frontal, so not really predictable. A nice sea breeze comes in during the spring and fall, but summer has very light winds. This is one of the most popular riding spots in the area for NE, E, SE and S winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Shallow water for a couple hundred yards out so it is very flat. Best at mid to high tide. At low tide you'll be riding in 3` of water or a dry bed of grass and muck. Beginner to advanced area. Make sure to check the tides if you are going to be riding at East here as the water level goes down too low at East during low tide. Wearing shoes is helpful.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Take I-4 west to 275 south, to exit # 4 (Pinellas Bayway) go west, pass the toll booth (.50 cents), turn left at the second light onto "679" heading south toward fort Desoto. You will have another toll (.35 cents) at the entrance to the Park. Once in the park, take a left at the "T" junction and go all the way to the end of road. Find the launch at the East tip of East Beach. Park next to the beach.
Location
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