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Dog Island kitesurf spot
United States · Florida
Overview
Dog Island is an isolated barrier island off Carrabelle, in the Big Bend area of Florida. Accessible only by boat, the island offers pristine south-facing beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Dog Island is one of the last undeveloped barrier islands in Florida. Kitesurfing here is an adventure reserved for advanced and self-sufficient riders.
Spot forecast for Dog Island
Sunrise 07:43 · Sunset 19:02
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.9 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.6 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 1.1 m Low tide · 0.6 m
Dog Island: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
289h
in May · 28.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to September, peaking in May: 26 rideable days a month and 289 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is January, at 15 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 79% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is September, with 304 mm.
Monthly averages: Dog Island
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.0 | 113 h | 15 °C | 110 mm |
| February | 18.5 | 120 h | 18 °C | 91 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 196 h | 21 °C | 181 mm |
| April | 27.5 | 241 h | 24 °C | 115 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 289 h | 28 °C | 106 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 282 h | 31 °C | 62 mm |
| July | 24.5 | 178 h | 32 °C | 108 mm |
| August | 24.5 | 168 h | 31 °C | 53 mm |
| September | 23.0 | 171 h | 29 °C | 304 mm |
| October | 18.0 | 141 h | 26 °C | 23 mm |
| November | 20.0 | 150 h | 22 °C | 48 mm |
| December | 15.5 | 97 h | 18 °C | 59 mm |
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Technical details of Dog Island spot
The spot works with winds from ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
Gulf of Mexico waters. Pristine beaches with sandy bottom. Strong currents around the island and in the passes. Moderate Gulf waves. Shallow waters on the bay side (north). Exposed conditions on the Gulf side (south).
Hazards
Extremely isolated island — no rescue services. Access only by boat. Very strong currents in the passes. Frequent sharks. No fresh water or shelter on the island. Alligators possible on the bay side. Reserved for self-sufficient experts.
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