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Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, Florida (USA)

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Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, 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 N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the 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.
Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, 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 N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, 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
From Tampa, I-275 South, crossing the Howard Frankland bridge. Continue South through St Petersburg. After you pay the toll for the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, you will start watching for your exit, the south rest area.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Tampa International, FL (TPA)
60km from spot
Orlando International, FL (MCO)
205km from spot
Miami International, FL (MIA)
395km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Tampa, I-275 South, crossing the Howard Frankland bridge. Continue South through St Petersburg. After you pay the toll for the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, you will start watching for your exit, the south rest area.
Nearest Airports
Distance
Tampa International, FL (TPA)
60km from spot
Orlando International, FL (MCO)
205km from spot
Miami International, FL (MIA)
395km from spot

Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, Florida, next to St. Petersburg, Tampa, Florida (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Usually just shorts. A couple of cold weeks in the winter, but very warm compared to anywhere not tropical. Then a shorty should be fine.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, Florida (USA).
Best in NE, N and NW winds. Look out for some thermals and updrafts close to the mangrove shoreline.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Usually just shorts. A couple of cold weeks in the winter, but very warm compared to anywhere not tropical. Then a shorty should be fine.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, Florida (USA).
Best in NE, N and NW winds. Look out for some thermals and updrafts close to the mangrove shoreline.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
No beach. Some rocks around. Launch out of the shallow water, lots of space there.
Flat and choppy water. Lots of shallow areas. A big sandbar is just north of the rest area.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
No beach. Some rocks around. Launch out of the shallow water, lots of space there.
Flat and choppy water. Lots of shallow areas. A big sandbar is just north of the rest area.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water, be careful of None .

Beach risk reported: Trees .
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 None .

Beach risk reported: Trees .
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Western Florida
#1: Windstalkers Naples Florida kiteboarding
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4.5/5 (8)
#2: Elite Watersports
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4.8/5 (397)
#3: Kiteboarding Sarasota
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4/5 (2)
Additional information
A parking is available at Skyway Bridge South Rest Area, Florida (USA).
There are Showers available on the spot.
There is Food available on the spot
Be careful onshore winds due to the highway being close by.
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