🌍Florida (USA)·North America

Schooner's Beach, Florida (USA)

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

SE–SSE–S

Best Season

Mar–Aug

Water

Shallow · Chop

About This Spot

Schooner's 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 Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With SE–SSE–S winds, peaking from March to August, Schooner's Beach, Florida (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

There are usually 20-23 days out of each month there is rideable wind. SW is the most common wind and is gusty. Winds average from 10-20 with stronger winds in the spring and fall. Summer is hot and sea breeze, which is onshore, Gulf side is the best. Spring and summer wind is the best. Gulf side best on SE, S, SW. Bay side best on winds NW, N, NE.

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When to Go

Winter can be cold...down to freezing on occasion. Summer is hot, but with sea breeze.

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What to Expect

Big bays and waves as well on the Gulf side. Waves can be from 1-20 feet. Sand bottom. The water is emerald green and clear. Good wave action.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

SE · SSE · S · SSW · SW
Best wind direction

There are usually 20-23 days out of each month there is rideable wind. SW is the most common wind and is gusty. Winds average from 10-20 with stronger winds in the spring and fall. Summer is hot and sea breeze, which is onshore, Gulf side is the best. Spring and summer wind is the best. Gulf side best on SE, S, SW. Bay side best on winds NW, N, NE.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ShallowChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Big bays and waves as well on the Gulf side. Waves can be from 1-20 feet. Sand bottom. The water is emerald green and clear. Good wave action.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

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

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Drive from the SE. Five hours from Atlanta, south. Panama City airport. Tallahassee airport 1 1/2 hour away.

Location

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Schooner's Beach, Florida (USA)

30.1478°N, -85.7641°E

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