Continent |
North America |
Country |
Florida (USA) |
Next Big City |
Panama City |
Next Town |
Panama City Beach, Bitmore Beach |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Animals, Ships, Mole |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Great wave riding spot. Can get very crowded with surfers. Stay clear of all boat traffic. Many sharks in the water here as well.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Big sandy beach. Can get very crowded with beach goers.
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Spring:
|
Shorts |
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Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
|
Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts, Shorty, Normal |
Winter can be cold, down to freezing on occasion. Summer is hot, but with sea breeze.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SE, S, W |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Works in W, SW, S and SE.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
Take 98 from Panama City. Cross the bay and get onto 3031 and drive south. Cross another bay and take Thomas Drive south to the St. Andrews State Park. $4 entrance fee. Get to the most southern parking lot at the ocean and park.
Rules |
None |
Respect the surfers and beach goers. Good for all riding levels.
Good nightlife in Panama City.
