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Pass-a-Grille Beach / Long Key kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Florida
Overview
Pass-a-Grille Beach is located at the southern tip of Long Key (St. Pete Beach), near the Pass-a-Grille Channel separating Long Key from Shell Key. It is one of the most historic beach communities on the Gulf coast of Florida. The position at the southern tip provides exposure to south winds in addition to prevailing west winds, with views of the Gulf of Mexico and the Tampa Bay entrance.
Spot forecast for Pass-a-Grille Beach / Long Key
Sunrise 07:34 · Sunset 18:57
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 7.4 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.8 m
- Wednesday 21 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.9 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 0.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1 m
- Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1 m
Pass-a-Grille Beach / Long 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…)
265h
in May · 30 rideable days
The season runs from March to May, peaking in May: 27 rideable days a month and 265 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is October, at 11 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 84% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 19 °C. The wettest month is August, with 399 mm.
Monthly averages: Pass-a-Grille Beach / Long Key
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0 | 163 h | 19 °C | 44 mm |
| February | 20.5 | 163 h | 22 °C | 42 mm |
| March | 23.0 | 197 h | 25 °C | 11 mm |
| April | 27.0 | 211 h | 27 °C | 7 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 265 h | 30 °C | 35 mm |
| June | 19.0 | 140 h | 31 °C | 272 mm |
| July | 26.5 | 175 h | 32 °C | 87 mm |
| August | 23.5 | 183 h | 31 °C | 399 mm |
| September | 17.0 | 94 h | 31 °C | 117 mm |
| October | 11.0 | 62 h | 29 °C | 229 mm |
| November | 13.5 | 83 h | 25 °C | 11 mm |
| December | 17.5 | 116 h | 22 °C | 27 mm |
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Technical details of Pass-a-Grille Beach / Long Key spot
The spot works with winds from N, SSE, 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 more current than beaches further north due to the pass proximity. Sandy bottom. Moderate to strong waves depending on wind. Pass current is significant during tide changes. Confluence zone between the Gulf and Tampa Bay.
Hazards
Strong currents in Pass-a-Grille Channel, especially during tide changes. Boat traffic in the channel. Possible sharks attracted by the pass current. Stingrays. Busy swimming area to the north.
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