Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA)
Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA) !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA) !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the 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 Miami drive down to the Florida Keys. Get onto Islamorada and behind the bridge turn on mile marker 83.8 left to the oceanside at the lighthouse and drive to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
515km from spot
130km from spot
815km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Miami drive down to the Florida Keys. Get onto Islamorada and behind the bridge turn on mile marker 83.8 left to the oceanside at the lighthouse and drive to the water.
Nearest Airports
Distance
515km from spot
130km from spot
815km from spot
Best Schools in North Florida
Riding Conditions in Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm and sunny year-round. Only a shorty needed in winter on colder Northerlies. Otherwise just shorts and sun protection.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA).
Main wind directions: East and Northeast. From these directions the winds are very steady. Be careful with thunderstorms and squalls. Always keep watching the sky. On North winds it will be gusty through the bridge, but further out it is nicer, but it is offshore.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Warm and sunny year-round. Only a shorty needed in winter on colder Northerlies. Otherwise just shorts and sun protection.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE, ENE, E, ESE and SE, SSE, S .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA).
Main wind directions: East and Northeast. From these directions the winds are very steady. Be careful with thunderstorms and squalls. Always keep watching the sky. On North winds it will be gusty through the bridge, but further out it is nicer, but it is offshore.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Grassy area to rig your gear. Very limited space to launch and land with palm trees close by. Therefore walk out your lines in the shallow water and launch from there.
Big shallow area with excellent flat water. Beyond the flats deeper water with small waves.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Grassy area to rig your gear. Very limited space to launch and land with palm trees close by. Therefore walk out your lines in the shallow water and launch from there.
Big shallow area with excellent flat water. Beyond the flats deeper water with small waves.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
Trees
.
Best Schools in North Florida
Additional information
We don’t know if a parking is available at Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA).
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
$10 per day launch fee, check in and pay at the marina office before riding. Yearly passes also available.
Webcams around Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA)
Webcams around Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA)
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in North Florida
More about North Florida
Wind stats in North Florida...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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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
Islamorada / Whale Harbor Marina, Florida (USA)













