Continent |
North America |
Country |
Florida (USA) |
Next Big City |
Panama City |
Next Town |
Southport |
|
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Rescue, Food, Parking |
Water
Type: |
Chop, Small wave |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Choppy water with waves. Height depending on wind strength and direction. But fun waves breaking close to shore.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
Bystanders, Other |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Big sandy beach. Some obstacles on the beach. Can get very crowded in the summer, better to go somewhere else because of the limited beach space.
Weather
Spring:
|
Shorts |
Summer:
|
Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts, Shorty, Normal |
Winter can be cold, down to freezing on occasion. Summer is hot, but with sea breeze.
Wind
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SE, S, SW, W |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Works in W, SW, S and SE.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
Short walk |
From Panama City get on 98 and drive to the West. Get on Front Beach Rd and then on 392 onto Thomas Dr. After a few miles you will find Richard Seltzer Public Beach Park to the right. Public park with free parking.
Extra information
Good for beginners and intermediates.
Nightlife
Good nightlife in Panama City.