Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA)
Key Biscayne / West Point, 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 N, SW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Key Biscayne / West Point, 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 N, SW and NW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Key Biscayne / West Point, 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
Only accessible by Boat. Water-taxi to the sandbars available. Very crowded on weekends!
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Only accessible by Boat. Water-taxi to the sandbars available. Very crowded on weekends!
Nearest Airports
Distance
20km from spot
Best Schools in Miami
Riding Conditions in Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Miami air: 18-32°C, water: 24-29°C in season. Bring a wetsuit for cold days, but only a few days is it necessary. Season is October to April. From October to February the water temperature will go from 79-60°F if we get a cold front, so bring a wetsuit if you get cold on this kind of weather. From March to June the water will be at 75-80°F so a wetsuit is not necessary.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, SW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA).
Only good when Southwest to North winds. Usually the perfect spot when a cold front passes over Miami.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Miami air: 18-32°C, water: 24-29°C in season. Bring a wetsuit for cold days, but only a few days is it necessary. Season is October to April. From October to February the water temperature will go from 79-60°F if we get a cold front, so bring a wetsuit if you get cold on this kind of weather. From March to June the water will be at 75-80°F so a wetsuit is not necessary.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, SW and NW .
There is Frontal wind at Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA).
Only good when Southwest to North winds. Usually the perfect spot when a cold front passes over Miami.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
No beach, just in the middle of the bay by the most westerly point of Key Biscayne.
Flat butter by the mangrove side, chops in the bay side. Huge sandbar at the tip of the mangrove. Bring diving shoes to protect your feet from stingrays or sea urchins.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
No beach, just in the middle of the bay by the most westerly point of Key Biscayne.
Flat butter by the mangrove side, chops in the bay side. Huge sandbar at the tip of the mangrove. Bring diving shoes to protect your feet from stingrays or sea urchins.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals and Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
Animals and Boats
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Miami
Additional information
No rules or restrictions here, free water, free ride. Just respect other riders or the local school when teaching. Don't cut in ahead of boats heading back to Crandon marina as the channel passes. But enough room for everybody. Don't litter from your boat. Be careful at low tide, when anchoring.
Webcams around Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA)
Webcams around Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA)
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Wind stats in Miami...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 27 |
| Feb | 28 |
| Mar | 37 |
| Apr | 38 |
| May | 36 |
| Jun | 25 |
| Jul | 20 |
| Aug | 21 |
| Sep | 20 |
| Oct | 29 |
| Nov | 25 |
| Dec | 28 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 3 kitesurf schools and 17 kitesurf spots in Miami.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
Accomodation around the spot
Key Biscayne / West Point, Florida (USA)
