About This Spot
Santa Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach, Florida (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Florida (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With reliable winds, peaking from January to December, Santa Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Frontal winds primarily. Watch out for squall lines which can bring rapidly escalating winds.
When to Go
Warm. Spring suit fall and early spring, full suit December to March.
What to Expect
Crystal clear gulf water. Inside and outside sandbars, but primarily deep other than that. Surf ranges from butter glass to overhead, depending on swell and wind. Primarily waist high and below.
Wind & Conditions
Frontal winds primarily. Watch out for squall lines which can bring rapidly escalating winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Crystal clear gulf water. Inside and outside sandbars, but primarily deep other than that. Surf ranges from butter glass to overhead, depending on swell and wind. Primarily waist high and below.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Highway 98 to Ft Walton Beach. Take Brooks bridge over to Okaloosa Island. Take a right at the light and drive 2 miles to the end of residential Okaloosa Island. There is a public parking lot and beach access just to the east of El Matador condominiums. Launch there.
Location
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