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Pines and Palms kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Florida
Overview
Pines and Palms is a kitesurfing spot located in the Upper Keys near Islamorada, on the ocean (Atlantic) side. Named after the Pines and Palms resort, the spot offers direct Atlantic access from a palm-lined beach. The easterly trade winds blow side-shore along the coast, providing moderate chop conditions. It's a quieter spot than the main Islamorada access points, ideal for sessions without the crowds. The setting is typically tropical with coconut palms and turquoise water.
Spot forecast for Pines and Palms
Sunrise 07:23 · Sunset 18:51
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.8 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.8 m
Pines and Palms: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
391h
in June · 29.5 rideable days
The season runs from March to August, peaking in June: 28 rideable days a month and 391 hours of usable wind, at 28 °C. The low point is January, at 19 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
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 20 °C. The wettest month is June, with 457 mm.
Monthly averages: Pines and Palms
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.0 | 162 h | 20 °C | 63 mm |
| February | 19.0 | 194 h | 22 °C | 99 mm |
| March | 26.0 | 268 h | 24 °C | 93 mm |
| April | 25.5 | 325 h | 25 °C | 18 mm |
| May | 28.5 | 336 h | 28 °C | 138 mm |
| June | 29.5 | 391 h | 29 °C | 457 mm |
| July | 29.0 | 359 h | 30 °C | 151 mm |
| August | 28.0 | 275 h | 30 °C | 176 mm |
| September | 22.5 | 191 h | 30 °C | 217 mm |
| October | 27.5 | 258 h | 27 °C | 234 mm |
| November | 22.0 | 209 h | 24 °C | 39 mm |
| December | 19.5 | 159 h | 22 °C | 91 mm |
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Technical details of Pines and Palms spot
The spot works with winds from NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
The water body faces the Atlantic with a mixed sand and coral bottom. In trade winds, light to moderate chop forms. Depth increases gradually from shore. The water is warm and clear year-round. In southeast winds, small waves can come in. The spot offers good riding space parallel to the coast.
Hazards
Coral bottom present — watch for shallow reef areas. Tidal currents along the coast can cause drift. In northerly winds, conditions are offshore — do not ride. Verify access from the resort or nearby public access points. Sun protection is essential.
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