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Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA)

Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, E and SE, S .

Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA) !

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, E and SE, S .

Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Fort Desoto / East Beach, 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

Take I-4 west to 275 south, to exit # 4 (Pinellas Bayway) go west, pass the toll booth (.50 cents), turn left at the second light onto "679" heading south toward fort Desoto. You will have another toll (.35 cents) at the entrance to the Park. Once in the park, take a left at the "T" junction and go all the way to the end of road. Find the launch at the East tip of East Beach. Park next to the beach.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Tampa International, FL (TPA)

55km from spot

Orlando International, FL (MCO)

210km from spot

Miami International, FL (MIA)

410km from spot

How to get there

Take I-4 west to 275 south, to exit # 4 (Pinellas Bayway) go west, pass the toll booth (.50 cents), turn left at the second light onto "679" heading south toward fort Desoto. You will have another toll (.35 cents) at the entrance to the Park. Once in the park, take a left at the "T" junction and go all the way to the end of road. Find the launch at the East tip of East Beach. Park next to the beach.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Tampa International, FL (TPA)

55km from spot

Orlando International, FL (MCO)

210km from spot

Miami International, FL (MIA)

410km from spot

Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida, next to St. Petersburg, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Florida (USA)

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Riding Conditions in Fort Desoto / East Beach, 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 NE, E and SE, S .

There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA).

The strong winds come in the winter and are frontal, so not really predictable. A nice sea breeze comes in during the spring and fall, but summer has very light winds. This is one of the most popular riding spots in the area for NE, E, SE and S winds.

Wind usually blows from NE, E and SE on the spot.

The best moments to come to Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, November and December .

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 NE, E and SE, S .

There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA).

The strong winds come in the winter and are frontal, so not really predictable. A nice sea breeze comes in during the spring and fall, but summer has very light winds. This is one of the most popular riding spots in the area for NE, E, SE and S winds.

Wind usually blows from NE, E and SE on the spot.

The best moments to come to Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, November and December .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .

Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.

Grassy launch area and slightly muddy beach. Glistening 7 mile stretch of beach, spacious launch areas. Cars park next to the beach along the road.

Shallow water for a couple hundred yards out so it is very flat. Best at mid to high tide. At low tide you'll be riding in 3` of water or a dry bed of grass and muck. Beginner to advanced area. Make sure to check the tides if you are going to be riding at East here as the water level goes down too low at East during low tide. Wearing shoes is helpful.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .

Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.

Grassy launch area and slightly muddy beach. Glistening 7 mile stretch of beach, spacious launch areas. Cars park next to the beach along the road.

Shallow water for a couple hundred yards out so it is very flat. Best at mid to high tide. At low tide you'll be riding in 3` of water or a dry bed of grass and muck. Beginner to advanced area. Make sure to check the tides if you are going to be riding at East here as the water level goes down too low at East during low tide. Wearing shoes is helpful.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

When you are on water, be careful of Boats .

Beach risks reported: Road,Cars .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

When you are on water, be careful of Boats .

Beach risks reported: Road,Cars .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

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Additional information

A parking is available at Fort Desoto / East Beach, Florida (USA).

Still sorting them out, but no real problems for now. Just be respectful to tourists on the beach if the seasons overlap, but usually winter is kiting season and the beaches aren't very full. The beaches can get really crowed with sunbathers and swimmers during the spring and summer months. Avoid Mid-day on sunny weekends. After 5 pm the crowds are mostly gone.

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