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

Rules
None

Good for beginners and intermediates.

Nightlife

Good nightlife in Panama City.