About This Spot
Gandy Bridge 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.
With E–SE–SW winds throughout the season, Gandy Bridge Beach, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Ideal wind directions here are out of the SE or SW giving you a sideonshore wind direction, but the power lines and highway are still something to beware of. Out of the West or East is more ideal, giving a sideshore wind direction. If you don't mind a sideoffshore wind, out of the NE or NW is rideable, but it is still offshore.
When to Go
November to March 4-10°C and up to 18°C when warmer winds from the South blow in. April to September very hot, up to 37-38°C. Will cool down with North winds.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Shallow oyster beds on the far side of the boat channel.
Wind & Conditions
E · SE · SW · W
Best wind direction
Ideal wind directions here are out of the SE or SW giving you a sideonshore wind direction, but the power lines and highway are still something to beware of. Out of the West or East is more ideal, giving a sideshore wind direction. If you don't mind a sideoffshore wind, out of the NE or NW is rideable, but it is still offshore.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Shallow oyster beds on the far side of the boat channel.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
From Tampa, I-275 South to Westshore Blvd. Head South on Westshore Blvd until you reach Gandy Blvd. Turn right on Gandy (92) and cross the bay on Gandy Bridge. Just after you got across the bay, on the St. Petersburg side of the bridge on the left/south side of the street is the beach. Park directly at the shore.
Location
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