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Sand Key Park / Sand Key kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Florida
Overview
Sand Key Park is a public park located on the Sand Key barrier island, just south of Clearwater Beach Pass. The west-facing beach offers an open view of the Gulf of Mexico. It is a popular spot for kitesurfing and wingfoil with west and northwest winds blowing from the Gulf. The park has a large parking lot and public facilities.
Spot forecast for Sand Key Park / Sand Key
Sunrise 07:34 · Sunset 18:57
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.1 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.2 m
Sand Key Park / Sand Key: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
249h
in May · 30 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in May: 25 rideable days a month and 249 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is November, at 16.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 18 °C. The wettest month is August, with 432 mm.
Monthly averages: Sand Key Park / Sand Key
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 162 h | 18 °C | 99 mm |
| February | 21.5 | 154 h | 21 °C | 100 mm |
| March | 24.5 | 189 h | 24 °C | 50 mm |
| April | 25.5 | 221 h | 27 °C | 23 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 249 h | 30 °C | 104 mm |
| June | 23.0 | 145 h | 31 °C | 126 mm |
| July | 25.0 | 185 h | 32 °C | 127 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 196 h | 32 °C | 432 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 131 h | 30 °C | 278 mm |
| October | 17.0 | 112 h | 28 °C | 212 mm |
| November | 16.5 | 102 h | 24 °C | 33 mm |
| December | 19.5 | 129 h | 21 °C | 32 mm |
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Technical details of Sand Key Park / Sand Key spot
The spot works with winds from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Gulf of Mexico waters with moderate waves. Sandy bottom with gentle slope. Sandbars at low tide. Clearwater Beach Pass current can influence waters to the north of the spot. Warm and generally clear water, typical of the Gulf.
Hazards
Possible currents near Clearwater Beach Pass to the north. Many swimmers and tourists. Stingrays in shallow waters. Jellyfish in season. Respect designated water sports zones.
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