Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA)
Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Access only with boat. Get to the beach on the west side of Conch Island.
Nearest Airports
Distance
215km from spot
605km from spot
100km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Access only with boat. Get to the beach on the west side of Conch Island.
Nearest Airports
Distance
215km from spot
605km from spot
100km from spot
Best Schools in North Florida
Riding Conditions in Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Normally always warm and sunny. During winter a shorty or long wetsuit is needed when northerly cold fronts pass through.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA).
Best winds during winter with cold fronts. SE is a bit offshore, but excellent flat water. Best winds with NW.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Normally always warm and sunny. During winter a shorty or long wetsuit is needed when northerly cold fronts pass through.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SE and NW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA).
Best winds during winter with cold fronts. SE is a bit offshore, but excellent flat water. Best winds with NW.
Wind usually blows from NE and SE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA) are January, February, March, April, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy beach. Very natural.
Excellent flat water, specially with SE winds, then it is great slick riding. With NW the water is choppier. Booties are recommended due to shells along the shore.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA) is a Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Small, sandy beach. Very natural.
Excellent flat water, specially with SE winds, then it is great slick riding. With NW the water is choppier. Booties are recommended due to shells along the shore.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Shells
.
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
Shells
.
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 North Florida
Webcams around Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA)
Webcams around Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA)
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More about Kitesurfing in North Florida
More about North Florida
Wind stats in North Florida...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35 |
| Feb | 35 |
| Mar | 36 |
| Apr | 37 |
| May | 42 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 13 |
| Aug | 19 |
| Sep | 36 |
| Oct | 44 |
| Nov | 45 |
| Dec | 33 |
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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
Salt Run Slick, Florida (USA)
