Continent |
North America |
Country |
Florida (USA) |
Next Big City |
Miami |
Next Town |
Key West |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
Swimmers, Wave breaker |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Big shallow area with flat water.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Trees, Road, Power lines |
Beach Users: |
No information |
White sandy beach. Palm trees along the beach. Many sunbathers. All kiting is done at the Eastern end of Smathers Beach, where the power lines stop.
Weather
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts, Shorty |
A wetsuit is needed during cold winter fronts coming from North.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW |
Main Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NW, NNW |
Works with wind from East over South to West. Northerlies are too gusty.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Drive to Key West and find Smathers Beach on teh south of teh island, close to the airport.
Extra information
Rules |
Zones, Other |
Please follow these rules: Don't ride in the swimmer zones. Kiters must have a safety system. Launch your kite towards the water, not the road. Keep your kite towards the water, away from the power lines. Keep distance from people on the beach. Don't jump on the beach. With onshore winds, kite beginners, who cannot stay upwind, are not allowed to launch their kite or ride. Talk to locals before to avoid any problems.
Nightlife
Good nightlife in Key West all year round.