About This Spot
Key Biscayne / Crandon Beach Park, 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 and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from January to December, Key Biscayne / Crandon Beach Park, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
On the summer time we will be going on 16 meter kites and in the season (October to June) from 9 to 16 meters depending on the wind. On season (October to June) wind will be ranging from 10-15-25 knts North or Northeast which is sideshore (it gets stronger with a cold front), South winds are always good too. The wind cycles runs for 4-6 days.
When to Go
Miami air: 18-32°C, water: 24-29°C in season. Bring a wetsuit for cold days, but only a few days is it necessary. Season is October to April. From October to February the water temperature will go from 79-60°F if we get a cold front, so bring a wetsuit if you get cold on this kind of weather, also bring diving shoes to protect your feet from stingrays or sea urchins. From March to June the water will be at 75-80°F so a wetsuit is not necessary.
What to Expect
Flat water on the inside, esp. low tide, and up to 7 foot waves on the outer sandbar 1/3rd of a mile offshore. Theres no surfing on Crandon but if we get a swell.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
On the summer time we will be going on 16 meter kites and in the season (October to June) from 9 to 16 meters depending on the wind. On season (October to June) wind will be ranging from 10-15-25 knts North or Northeast which is sideshore (it gets stronger with a cold front), South winds are always good too. The wind cycles runs for 4-6 days.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat water on the inside, esp. low tide, and up to 7 foot waves on the outer sandbar 1/3rd of a mile offshore. Theres no surfing on Crandon but if we get a swell.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From Miami follow I-95 to Key Biscayne, take the first beach parking on the left, North entrance Crandon Park. Use a car. Pay one dollar to go in the key and 4 dollars to go in the park. Parking is $5/day or $60/year.
Location
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