Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
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.
Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
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
I-75 to Naples/Marco Island exit. South (+/-7 miles) to Tigertail Ct. Turn right. Go to Hernando Dr and turn left. Go to the end, and see the guy in the entrance gate. Pay the fee, and get ready to walk. After you park your car/truck you will then walk your gear about 1 mile to the launch area (head West, following all the other kiteboarders - stay on the water's edge, and keep walking 'till you see other kites in the sky). This walk includes crossing the shallow water at any point to the `island`. Once you get there you will know where to go.
I-75 to Naples/Marco Island exit. South (+/-7 miles) to Tigertail Ct. Turn right. Go to Hernando Dr and turn left. Go to the end, and see the guy in the entrance gate. Pay the fee, and get ready to walk. After you park your car/truck you will then walk your gear about 1 mile to the launch area (head West, following all the other kiteboarders - stay on the water's edge, and keep walking 'till you see other kites in the sky). This walk includes crossing the shallow water at any point to the `island`. Once you get there you will know where to go.
Riding Conditions in Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Due to the cold fronts that create the wind, most folks will be using a light wetsuit. Winter is usually the best chances of riding in all of Florida. October to March seems to be the best offerings. Southwest Florida water is always warm. Normally no wetsuit needed.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA).
When the cold fronts come through the state be prepared for the West wind journey to this spot. Due to the topography, almost any westerly wind will offer some play-time.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NW and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA) are
January, February, March, April, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Due to the cold fronts that create the wind, most folks will be using a light wetsuit. Winter is usually the best chances of riding in all of Florida. October to March seems to be the best offerings. Southwest Florida water is always warm. Normally no wetsuit needed.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
There is
Frontal wind
at Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA).
When the cold fronts come through the state be prepared for the West wind journey to this spot. Due to the topography, almost any westerly wind will offer some play-time.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, NW and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA) are
January, February, March, April, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Wide open, sandy beach. Plenty of room to launch.
Perfectly flat water in each of the lagoons. Open ocean on the other side of the sandbar.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Wide open, sandy beach. Plenty of room to launch.
Perfectly flat water in each of the lagoons. Open ocean on the other side of the sandbar.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March, April and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Jet Skis and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in
January, February, March, April and December
.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Jet Skis and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Shells,Bystanders
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Marco Island / Tigertail Park, Florida (USA).
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Please follow the local rules: don't launch your kite in the first lagoon (it gets way too shallow anyway and you can injure yourself easily), go to the second lagoon. Don't launch or ride in bird territory or take the signs out. Don't leave trash or anything else on the beach. No license required, but remember this is a state park. Keep it clean! A lot of excellent riders will show up when the wind blows. Due to the extreme moves they will be throwing please keep an eye out for crashing kites, and crashing bodies. Most, if not all, have a leash system, so use yours too! Also, due to the shallow water on the inside, a helmet should also be worn!
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Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
