Santa Rosa Island / Pensacola Beach, Florida (USA) kitesurfing spot

🌍Florida (USA)·North America

Santa Rosa Island / Pensacola Beach, Florida (USA)

◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Best Season

Mar–Nov

Water

Shallow · Flat

About This Spot

Santa Rosa Island / Pensacola 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 Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.

With reliable winds, peaking from March to November, Santa Rosa Island / Pensacola Beach, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Average winds are around 15-20 in winter and during summer time it is pretty calm. Spring and fall are the windiest, with winds generally around 20mph. Hurricanes during hurricane season. Not to windy during summer, and really windy during winter.

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When to Go

Sunny and tropical weather. Colder during winter.

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What to Expect

Clear and blue water with waves. Flat and shallow behind some sand bars.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

Average winds are around 15-20 in winter and during summer time it is pretty calm. Spring and fall are the windiest, with winds generally around 20mph. Hurricanes during hurricane season. Not to windy during summer, and really windy during winter.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowFlatMedium waves

Clear and blue water with waves. Flat and shallow behind some sand bars.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available✓ Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

From Pensacola drive south on 30 across the Pensacola Bay, pass Gulf Breeze and take 399 south to Pensacola Beach. Find a spot wherever less people are.

Location

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Santa Rosa Island / Pensacola Beach, Florida (USA)

30.3309°N, -87.1415°E

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