Continent |
North America |
Country |
Florida (USA) |
Next Big City |
Miami, Key West |
Next Town |
Key West |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
None |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Ships |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat and calm at 20 mph winds, 360° of wind, all directions, no obstructions. Sand and turtle grass on the bottom for 15 miles.
Type: |
No information |
Size: |
None |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
No beach. All water launch as it is 2-4 feet deep, and the turtle grass makes for soft landings.
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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, Normal |
Wetsuit top if you are from warm weather during winter. Summer just shorts. During winter some days with wetsuit in cold northerlies.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Windy season is from October to June.
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
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No walk |
Key West airport or Miami, then you need a boat. Can be rented or kitetours organized.
Rules |
Other |
Bird sanctuary, so don't mess with them! No trash, keep our island clean, no jet ski's allowed by law.
Key West is a great party town.
