Porpoise Point, Florida (USA)
Porpoise Point, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Porpoise Point, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
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 Saint Augustine take State Hwy A1A (Vilano Beach Causeway) to Vilano Beach. Here find your way further south to the Porpoise Point Drive, from which you can access the beach with a 4x4. Park directly on the beach, next to the water. Know the tides.
Nearest Airports
Distance
215km from spot
610km from spot
100km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Saint Augustine take State Hwy A1A (Vilano Beach Causeway) to Vilano Beach. Here find your way further south to the Porpoise Point Drive, from which you can access the beach with a 4x4. Park directly on the beach, next to the water. Know the tides.
Nearest Airports
Distance
215km from spot
610km from spot
100km from spot
Best Schools in North Florida
Riding Conditions in Porpoise Point, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Normally always warm and sunny. During winter a shorty or long wetsuit is needed when northerly cold fronts pass through.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Porpoise Point, Florida (USA).
Any direction work good on this spot. One of the few spots where a West wind can be ridden. On a N, NE, SE ride further on the ocean side.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Porpoise Point, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Normally always warm and sunny. During winter a shorty or long wetsuit is needed when northerly cold fronts pass through.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Porpoise Point, Florida (USA).
Any direction work good on this spot. One of the few spots where a West wind can be ridden. On a N, NE, SE ride further on the ocean side.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Porpoise Point, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
Porpoise Point, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy area with lots of space.
Nice playground for all wind directions. Flat to choppy water in the channel and bay area, and flat areas along with small, but nice waves on the ocean. Look out for boat traffic. Be aware of the currents witch changing tides.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Low Tide,Coming Tide .
Porpoise Point, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big, sandy area with lots of space.
Nice playground for all wind directions. Flat to choppy water in the channel and bay area, and flat areas along with small, but nice waves on the ocean. Look out for boat traffic. Be aware of the currents witch changing tides.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats and Jet Skis
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents, Boats and Jet Skis
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in North Florida
Additional information
A parking is available at Porpoise Point, Florida (USA).
Keep distance from the boats passing by. Avoid going out in a westerly wind with falling tide, which can wash you out to sea if something goes wrong.
Webcams around Porpoise Point, Florida (USA)
Webcams around Porpoise Point, Florida (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in North Florida
More about North Florida
Wind stats in North Florida...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 35 |
Feb | 35 |
Mar | 36 |
Apr | 37 |
May | 42 |
Jun | 24 |
Jul | 13 |
Aug | 19 |
Sep | 36 |
Oct | 44 |
Nov | 45 |
Dec | 33 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 6 kitesurf schools and 73 kitesurf spots in North Florida.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
Accomodation around the spot
Porpoise Point, Florida (USA)

