Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA)
Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA) is a 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 NE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA) is a 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 NE and SE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this 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 Orlando take 528 East. Drive all the way to its end in Cocoa Beach. Here get onto A1A South. Turn left onto N Atlantic Ave and turn right on Washington Ave. After a few blocks turn left onto Ridgewood Ave and see on the right side a bigger parking lot with signs Cherie Down Park. Free parking.
Nearest Airports
Distance
90km from spot
375km from spot
335km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Orlando take 528 East. Drive all the way to its end in Cocoa Beach. Here get onto A1A South. Turn left onto N Atlantic Ave and turn right on Washington Ave. After a few blocks turn left onto Ridgewood Ave and see on the right side a bigger parking lot with signs Cherie Down Park. Free parking.
Nearest Airports
Distance
90km from spot
375km from spot
335km from spot
Best Schools in North Florida
Riding Conditions in Cherie Down Park, 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. Sun protection recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Thermal, Frontal and Trade wind at Cherie Down Park, 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 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 NE, SE, W and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Cherie Down Park, 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. Sun protection recommended.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE and SE .
There is Thermal, Frontal and Trade wind at Cherie Down Park, 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 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 NE, SE, W and NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Cherie Down Park, 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.
Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big sandy beach. Soft sand. Wide beach with lots of space. Look out for few beach goers.
Small waves which get nice with stronger and onshore winds. Shallow for about 60m.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA) is a Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Big sandy beach. Soft sand. Wide beach with lots of space. Look out for few beach goers.
Small waves which get nice with stronger and onshore winds. Shallow for about 60m.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
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.
Beach risk reported: Bystanders .
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 Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA).
The spot has Toilets facilities .
Watch out for surfers in the waves on good days.
Webcams around Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA)
Webcams around Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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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
Cherie Down Park, Florida (USA)
