About This Spot
Santa Rosa Island / Beasely Gulf Side, Florida (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Florida (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SE–SW winds throughout the season, Santa Rosa Island / Beasely Gulf Side, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Ideal for SW or SE winds. E sideshore, S onshore, W sideshore, N offshore. Variable, unpredictable, usually 5-10kts, then occasionally 15-20kts southerly. Great fun for riding the outside on a SE or SW.
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
10-15m of shallow water at the shore, then the water is deep. Wind swells are surfable and will break at about 2m height at the outer sand bars 300-400m offshore. Long closeout sections and chop. Can be difficult to reach the outside is the winds are too onshore. Beware of strong rip tide/currents that can carry your board away. Wear a flotation vest at least.
Wind & Conditions
SE · SW
Best wind direction
Ideal for SW or SE winds. E sideshore, S onshore, W sideshore, N offshore. Variable, unpredictable, usually 5-10kts, then occasionally 15-20kts southerly. Great fun for riding the outside on a SE or SW.
Best Months
Water Conditions
10-15m of shallow water at the shore, then the water is deep. Wind swells are surfable and will break at about 2m height at the outer sand bars 300-400m offshore. Long closeout sections and chop. Can be difficult to reach the outside is the winds are too onshore. Beware of strong rip tide/currents that can carry your board away. Wear a flotation vest at least.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
From Okaloosa airport, travel south to HWY 98, then turn towards Destin. Go over Brooks bridge, past the Gulfarium, then look for sandy road access to the gulfside beaches. If it's any good, you'll easily see kites from the road.
Location
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