Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA)
Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, 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 NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, 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 NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, 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
Cocoa Beach is located on Florida's east central coast just south of the Kennedy Space Center. From Orlando, go East on the 528 beeline expressway 50 miles to Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach. On causeway between Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach on the south side, just after the hospital, 520 slick.
Nearest Airports
Distance
90km from spot
375km from spot
335km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Cocoa Beach is located on Florida's east central coast just south of the Kennedy Space Center. From Orlando, go East on the 528 beeline expressway 50 miles to Cape Canaveral/Cocoa Beach. On causeway between Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach on the south side, just after the hospital, 520 slick.
Nearest Airports
Distance
90km from spot
375km from spot
335km from spot
Best Schools in North Florida
Riding Conditions in Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuits are only needed from December to March with temperatures dipping down into the 40's°F on occasion. Water temps are moderate. According to 321 Kiteboarding's website, the best winds for the 520 Slick is N to NW.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Thermal, Frontal and Trade wind at Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA).
Season starts in October when cold fronts start pushing through. October through May is the best time, but the most reliable months would be April and May when a combination of late season cold fronts and spring trades blow and it warmed back up. Summer: Southeast trade/thermal-lite to moderate, thunderstorm dodging. Fall: all directions but the Northeast is what we live for. Lite to windy, never can tell what day will produce. Winter: all directions, some gusty west winds on lagoon, and some great North and Northeast winds for the ocean. Spring: West, Northwest, North, Northeast and Southeast.
Wind usually blows from N, NE, SE, W and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wetsuits are only needed from December to March with temperatures dipping down into the 40's°F on occasion. Water temps are moderate. According to 321 Kiteboarding's website, the best winds for the 520 Slick is N to NW.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Thermal, Frontal and Trade wind at Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA).
Season starts in October when cold fronts start pushing through. October through May is the best time, but the most reliable months would be April and May when a combination of late season cold fronts and spring trades blow and it warmed back up. Summer: Southeast trade/thermal-lite to moderate, thunderstorm dodging. Fall: all directions but the Northeast is what we live for. Lite to windy, never can tell what day will produce. Winter: all directions, some gusty west winds on lagoon, and some great North and Northeast winds for the ocean. Spring: West, Northwest, North, Northeast and Southeast.
Wind usually blows from N, NE, SE, W and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Access is limited so use caution when launching. Best spot on north wind is the 520 slick near the hospital.
Flat water, can get choppy. Water can be muddy or clear, depends on rainfall.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Access is limited so use caution when launching. Best spot on north wind is the 520 slick near the hospital.
Flat water, can get choppy. Water can be muddy or clear, depends on rainfall.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
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
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Road
.
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 Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA).
Webcams around Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA)
Webcams around Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in North Florida
More about North Florida
Wind stats in North Florida...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| 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
Banana River Lagoon / 520 Slick, Florida (USA)
