Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA) !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA) !
Safety first! There is
Rescue/Lifeguards
on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
From Interstate I-95 take highway 206 east to highway A1A. Turn right and head south on A1A until you see the sign for Matanzas National Monument on the right. Turn left across from the sign to go to the north side. As you head further south you can park on the side of the road before the bridge for the Frog Pond. To get to the south side head across the bridge and take your first left before the Chevron station. Park on the left and walk down the rocks to the beach.
From Interstate I-95 take highway 206 east to highway A1A. Turn right and head south on A1A until you see the sign for Matanzas National Monument on the right. Turn left across from the sign to go to the north side. As you head further south you can park on the side of the road before the bridge for the Frog Pond. To get to the south side head across the bridge and take your first left before the Chevron station. Park on the left and walk down the rocks to the beach.
Riding Conditions in Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Typically the fall sees more N and NE winds, with water temps in the mid 70s°F and air in the mid 70s°F during the day. The winter is cooler with average water temps in the low 60s°F and air in the low to mid 60s°F after cold fronts. A full wetsuit is necessary in winter. The water starts to warm up nicely around mid March.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA).
You can ride in any wind direction. On N, NE or E winds head to the north side of the inlet. On SE or S winds head to the south side. Any wind out of the west there is a large area of flat water on the inside called the `Frog Pond`. West winds are always gusty and the inside is tide-dependent, so be sure the current is flowing against the wind. West winds are more common in the winter. Spring brings more S and SE winds. Typically the fall sees more N and NE winds. Summer is flat and windless except for a possible sea breeze in the afternoons. The season starts in mid-October and lasts until early June.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE, SE, SSE, S and W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA) are
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Typically the fall sees more N and NE winds, with water temps in the mid 70s°F and air in the mid 70s°F during the day. The winter is cooler with average water temps in the low 60s°F and air in the low to mid 60s°F after cold fronts. A full wetsuit is necessary in winter. The water starts to warm up nicely around mid March.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, NE and SE, SSE, S
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA).
You can ride in any wind direction. On N, NE or E winds head to the north side of the inlet. On SE or S winds head to the south side. Any wind out of the west there is a large area of flat water on the inside called the `Frog Pond`. West winds are always gusty and the inside is tide-dependent, so be sure the current is flowing against the wind. West winds are more common in the winter. Spring brings more S and SE winds. Typically the fall sees more N and NE winds. Summer is flat and windless except for a possible sea breeze in the afternoons. The season starts in mid-October and lasts until early June.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE, SE, SSE, S and W
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA) are
January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Both sides of Matanzas Inlet have one of the nicest beaches in Florida. The sand ranges from perfect fine grain quartz sand to coarse red shells. There is plenty of room to launch.
Matanzas Inlet is one of the only natural uncontrolled tidal inlets on the east coast of the United States. There are no jetties or other obstructions so the sand changes constantly with the tides. The tide runs at 3-4 knots on an outgoing tide, creating an opposing current to the wind on NE winds. Waves on the outside sandbar block any chop and creates perfectly flat water on the inside of the inlet. The river mouth setup on the outside can create perfect point break style waves and holds any size swell. Be careful of the current because if you drop your kite you could be sucked out to sea.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Both sides of Matanzas Inlet have one of the nicest beaches in Florida. The sand ranges from perfect fine grain quartz sand to coarse red shells. There is plenty of room to launch.
Matanzas Inlet is one of the only natural uncontrolled tidal inlets on the east coast of the United States. There are no jetties or other obstructions so the sand changes constantly with the tides. The tide runs at 3-4 knots on an outgoing tide, creating an opposing current to the wind on NE winds. Waves on the outside sandbar block any chop and creates perfectly flat water on the inside of the inlet. The river mouth setup on the outside can create perfect point break style waves and holds any size swell. Be careful of the current because if you drop your kite you could be sucked out to sea.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Matanzas Inlet, Florida (USA).
There is
Food
available on the spot
Only ride the inlet 2 hours after high tide until about an hour after low tide. You should know how to body drag upwind to get back to your board, because the current really rips. Flotation is a good idea on the north side, especially when the waves get good. If you drop your kite in the middle of the inlet, don't fight the current. Just go with the long shore flow until you get to the other side of the inlet and you will be able to come in.
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