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DuPont Bridge kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Florida
Overview
DuPont Bridge (Hathaway Bridge) is a kitesurfing spot located on the bridge connecting Panama City to Panama City Beach, spanning St. Andrew Bay. Like other bridge/causeway spots in Florida, it offers water on both sides, allowing riding in all winds. St. Andrew Bay is relatively shallow with flat water to chop conditions. The spot is popular in north winds (when gulf beaches are offshore) as the bay provides a protected water body. Local vibe.
Spot forecast for DuPont Bridge
Sunrise 06:47 · Sunset 18:06
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.2 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.2 m
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.4 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.5 m
DuPont Bridge: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
248h
in March · 30 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in March: 29 rideable days a month and 248 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is February, at 20.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 91% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is August, with 268 mm.
Monthly averages: DuPont Bridge
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5 | 210 h | 15 °C | 79 mm |
| February | 20.5 | 173 h | 20 °C | 111 mm |
| March | 30.0 | 248 h | 23 °C | 155 mm |
| April | 30.0 | 298 h | 26 °C | 131 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 264 h | 29 °C | 199 mm |
| June | 29.0 | 251 h | 31 °C | 83 mm |
| July | 26.5 | 169 h | 32 °C | 179 mm |
| August | 25.5 | 174 h | 32 °C | 268 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 184 h | 30 °C | 213 mm |
| October | 25.5 | 212 h | 27 °C | 160 mm |
| November | 23.0 | 171 h | 24 °C | 48 mm |
| December | 23.0 | 163 h | 19 °C | 135 mm |
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Technical details of DuPont Bridge spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, 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
St. Andrew Bay's water body is moderately deep with sandy and muddy bottom. In north winds, the bay offers good fetch and moderate chop conditions. In south winds, the south side of the bridge offers calmer water. The water is warm but can be murky in the bay.
Hazards
Tidal currents in the bay, particularly near the bridge. Boat traffic is heavy. Do not ride between bridge pilings. Depth can be significant in the channel — self-rescue ability needed. Road traffic on the bridge — be careful during launch/landing.
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