Continent
North America
Country
Florida (USA)
Next Big City
Panama City
Next Town
West Panama City Beach
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
No information

Water

Type:
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
No information
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
No information

Choppy water with waves. Height depending on wind strength and direction. But fun waves breaking close to shore. Once the wind goes onshore over 15, the waves pickup quickly.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
June, July, August

This beach is wide open for beginners to experts. Sandy beach with no obstacles. It can get crowded in the summer, please stay at least 200' from any bystanders. This is a Private Beach, owned by Bid-A-Wee Beach Park Inc., the owners currently allow day use by the public. Please be nice and pick up after yourself!.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorty
Winter:
Normal

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

Wind

Best Months:
March, April, May
Wind Type:
Frontal
Best Direction:
SE, S, SW, W
Main Direction:
No information

Works in W, SW, S and SE. Best in spring.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

From Panama City drive west on Hwy 98. Pass the golf course on the right side and turn left into Nautilus St. and drive to the beach.

Extra information

Rules
Other

This is a private beach, owned by Bid-A-Wee Beach Park Inc., the owners currently allow day use by the public. It can get crowded in the summer, please stay at least 200' from any bystanders. Good for beginners.

Nightlife

Good nightlife in Panama City.