Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW and WSW, W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Frog Pond, Florida (USA).
If there is no wind for a while, and it is honking out of the SW, then you might try this spot to get it out of your system. Then you will find out how it got it's name. The wind comes over trees upwind, making it the gustiest inconsistent mess of wind you have ever kited in. Go here when the wind is strong SSW to W, and when you have no other options. On a strong E wind it can be good as well, but it is good to have a boat in case the wind dies and you end up on the other side.
The
best moments to come
to Frog Pond, Florida (USA) are
March and April
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Just shorts during summer.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
SW and WSW, W
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Frog Pond, Florida (USA).
If there is no wind for a while, and it is honking out of the SW, then you might try this spot to get it out of your system. Then you will find out how it got it's name. The wind comes over trees upwind, making it the gustiest inconsistent mess of wind you have ever kited in. Go here when the wind is strong SSW to W, and when you have no other options. On a strong E wind it can be good as well, but it is good to have a boat in case the wind dies and you end up on the other side.
The
best moments to come
to Frog Pond, Florida (USA) are
March and April
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide,Falling Tide
.
Frog Pond, Florida (USA) is a
Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Nearly every weekends during the warmer months there seems to be a power boat party on the beach, creating a nearly impossible launch with tons of people and boats, jet skis etc..
Only try kiteboarding here on a higher tide, preferably outgoing. This spot is often considered to be a "desperate to ride" local, the current moves at 4 knots, and their are numerous oyster beds, be sure to wear booties.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide,Falling Tide
.
Frog Pond, Florida (USA) is a
Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Nearly every weekends during the warmer months there seems to be a power boat party on the beach, creating a nearly impossible launch with tons of people and boats, jet skis etc..
Only try kiteboarding here on a higher tide, preferably outgoing. This spot is often considered to be a "desperate to ride" local, the current moves at 4 knots, and their are numerous oyster beds, be sure to wear booties.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
May, June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Rocks and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
May, June, July and August
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Rocks and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
