Overview

Veterans Memorial Park is a kitesurfing spot located on Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys, right next to the iconic Seven Mile Bridge. This small park offers bay side (Gulf) access with shallow waters and a unique setting at the foot of the longest bridge in the Keys. The easterly trade winds blow side-shore across the bay's flat water. The position between the Middle and Lower Keys offers an excellent compromise between accessibility and tranquility. The currents between the bridge pilings add an interesting technical element for experienced riders.

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Spot forecast for Veterans Memorial Park

Sunrise 07:25 · Sunset 18:53

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.1 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 03:46 · 0.5 m High tide 08:44 · 0.7 m Low tide 16:03 · 0.3 m High tide 21:58 · 0.7 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 04:26 · 0.4 m High tide 09:48 · 0.7 m Low tide 16:46 · 0.3 m High tide 22:38 · 0.7 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 04:59 · 0.4 m High tide 10:46 · 0.8 m Low tide 17:24 · 0.3 m High tide 23:12 · 0.7 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 05:32 · 0.3 m High tide 11:38 · 0.8 m Low tide 17:59 · 0.4 m High tide 23:43 · 0.7 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 06:07 · 0.3 m High tide 12:25 · 0.8 m Low tide 18:33 · 0.4 m

Veterans Memorial Park : when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

297h

in January · 29.5 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are April, January and March, at 29 rideable days and 23 °C. The low point is August, at 21.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 61%13-20 knots · 36%21-30 knots · 3%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 61% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 21 °C. The wettest month is September, with 402 mm.

Monthly averages: Veterans Memorial Park

Monthly averages — Veterans Memorial Park — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	29.5	297 h	21 °C	79 mm
February	26.5	285 h	22 °C	79 mm
March	28.5	299 h	24 °C	42 mm
April	30.0	382 h	25 °C	41 mm
May	26.0	293 h	28 °C	107 mm
June	28.0	363 h	29 °C	91 mm
July	27.0	323 h	30 °C	153 mm
August	21.5	199 h	30 °C	163 mm
September	22.0	188 h	30 °C	402 mm
October	27.5	310 h	27 °C	311 mm
November	28.0	323 h	25 °C	18 mm
December	28.5	308 h	22 °C	13 mm

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Technical details of Veterans Memorial Park spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

The bay side water body is shallow with a sandy and seagrass bottom. In trade winds, conditions are flat to lightly choppy. Depth varies with the tide — at low tide, vast white sand areas emerge, creating a spectacular landscape. Tidal currents are more pronounced here due to the proximity of the passes under the Seven Mile Bridge. The water is warm and clear year-round.

Hazards

Tidal currents are significant near the Seven Mile Bridge — the passes under the bridge create current accelerations that can be dangerous. Do not ride too close to the bridge pilings. Watch for stingrays in seagrass. The launch area is limited — respect other park users. Limited parking.

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