About This Spot
Santa Rosa Island / Opal 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 and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE–SE–NW winds, peaking from January to December, Santa Rosa Island / Opal Beach, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Winter winds are frontal in nature. Best NW, NE for the sound side, SE for the ocean side.
When to Go
No wetsuit needed in summer, April to October. You can ride year round with a full suit in December to February.
What to Expect
This area is in the `Sound` or Intercoastal Water, a long, narrow (0.5-2 miles) wide body of water. Typically this water is flat, mild chop if very windy. Shallow waist deep out 100-500m for miles. Not unlike Pimlico sound in Hatteras.
Wind & Conditions
NE · SE · NW
Best wind direction
Winter winds are frontal in nature. Best NW, NE for the sound side, SE for the ocean side.
Best Months
Water Conditions
This area is in the `Sound` or Intercoastal Water, a long, narrow (0.5-2 miles) wide body of water. Typically this water is flat, mild chop if very windy. Shallow waist deep out 100-500m for miles. Not unlike Pimlico sound in Hatteras.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take 98 from Pensacola or Ft. Walton Beach towards Navarre. Cross the Navarre bridge. Right (West) for 5-7 miles until you enter the national seashore. Once the road bears right you will see the Opal Beach recreation area, with a big pavilion gulf side and a smaller pavilion sound side.
Location
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