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Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA)

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Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
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The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Key West / Smathers 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
Drive to Key West and find Smathers Beach on teh south of teh island, close to the airport.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Key West International, FL (EYW)
2km from spot
Miami International, FL (MIA)
265km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Drive to Key West and find Smathers Beach on teh south of teh island, close to the airport.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Key West International, FL (EYW)
2km from spot
Miami International, FL (MIA)
265km from spot

Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida, next to Key West, Miami, Florida (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is needed during cold winter fronts coming from North.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA).
Works with wind from East over South to West. Northerlies are too gusty.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
A wetsuit is needed during cold winter fronts coming from North.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA).
Works with wind from East over South to West. Northerlies are too gusty.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
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.
Big shallow area with flat water.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
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.
Big shallow area with flat water.
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Wavebreakers .

Beach risks reported: Trees,Road,Power Lines .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water, be careful of Swimmers and Wavebreakers .

Beach risks reported: Trees,Road,Power Lines .
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are riding zones on the spot, be sure you respect them.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Key West / Smathers Beach, Florida (USA).
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.
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There are 4 kitesurf schools and 9 kitesurf spots in Keys.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
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