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Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA)

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Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
South from Miami or North from Key West on Highway 1 to mile marker 74. Anne's Beach is on the ocean side at the very southern tip of Lower Matecumbe Key. Small municipal park with 2 parking lots with room for about 10 cars each. The southern lot is the best launch.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Key West International, FL (EYW)
140km from spot
Miami International, FL (MIA)
150km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
South from Miami or North from Key West on Highway 1 to mile marker 74. Anne's Beach is on the ocean side at the very southern tip of Lower Matecumbe Key. Small municipal park with 2 parking lots with room for about 10 cars each. The southern lot is the best launch.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Key West International, FL (EYW)
140km from spot
Miami International, FL (MIA)
150km from spot

Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida, next to Islamorada, Miami, Key West, Florida (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water and air warm year-round, ability to ride with no wetsuit on all but the coldest days, then a shorty is recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA).
Primary wind is East, Northeast from frontal activity. Very consistent fall to spring. It will blow all night and all day in the right conditions. Summer has light winds.
Wind usually blows from NE and E on the spot.
The best moments to come to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water and air warm year-round, ability to ride with no wetsuit on all but the coldest days, then a shorty is recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E .
There is Frontal and Trade wind at Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA).
Primary wind is East, Northeast from frontal activity. Very consistent fall to spring. It will blow all night and all day in the right conditions. Summer has light winds.
Wind usually blows from NE and E on the spot.
The best moments to come to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Limestone clay beach with heavy tidal influence. Beach can widen or narrow by 5-10m on heavy tide. Large hammock/mangrove trees close to the water on high tide. At high tide almost no beach.
Great flat water. Big shallow area, waist deep for about 0.5 miles out. Sand and turtle grass bottom, which can be quiet disturbing. Current under the bridge between Lower Matecumbe and Long Key can be strong. Stay away from the main channel there.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is Low Tide .
Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Limestone clay beach with heavy tidal influence. Beach can widen or narrow by 5-10m on heavy tide. Large hammock/mangrove trees close to the water on high tide. At high tide almost no beach.
Great flat water. Big shallow area, waist deep for about 0.5 miles out. Sand and turtle grass bottom, which can be quiet disturbing. Current under the bridge between Lower Matecumbe and Long Key can be strong. Stay away from the main channel there.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers, Currents and Rocks .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Trees,Bystanders,Road .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers, Currents and Rocks .

Beach risks reported: Rocks,Trees,Bystanders,Road .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
No special rules or restrictions, beware that water's edge is less than 20m from the highway. On onshore or sideonshore, keep your kite well away from the road. Popular beach for tourists and locals. Respect the swimmers and sunbathers. Be aware of the narrow channel from Caloosa Marina which cuts across the riding area. Do not leave your lines across this channel.
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