Overview

The Mudflats is a kitesurfing spot located in the shallows of San Carlos Bay, near the Sanibel Causeway. This unique spot offers expanses of very shallow sand and mud, ideal for flat water riding. At low tide, vast sandbars emerge, creating a lunar landscape. The spot is appreciated for its ultra-flat conditions and the ability to walk in the water over large distances. It's a perfect complement to the nearby Sanibel Causeway.

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Spot forecast for The Mudflats

Sunrise 07:30 · Sunset 18:55

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 5.3 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 02:50 · 0.7 m High tide 09:01 · 1 m Low tide 15:23 · 0.4 m High tide 22:15 · 1 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 03:41 · 0.6 m High tide 09:56 · 1 m Low tide 16:08 · 0.5 m High tide 22:38 · 1 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 04:24 · 0.5 m High tide 10:44 · 1.1 m Low tide 16:49 · 0.5 m High tide 22:57 · 1 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 05:04 · 0.4 m High tide 11:28 · 1.1 m Low tide 17:26 · 0.5 m High tide 23:12 · 1.1 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 05:42 · 0.3 m High tide 12:13 · 1.1 m Low tide 18:00 · 0.6 m High tide 23:26 · 1.1 m

The Mudflats: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

299h

in May · 31 rideable days

The season runs from March to June, peaking in May: 30 rideable days a month and 299 hours of usable wind, at 29 °C. The low point is September, at 21 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 90%13-20 knots · 9%21-30 knots · 1%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 90% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 20 °C. The wettest month is June, with 462 mm.

Monthly averages: The Mudflats

Monthly averages — The Mudflats — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	27.0	256 h	20 °C	54 mm
February	26.0	198 h	23 °C	44 mm
March	28.5	264 h	25 °C	106 mm
April	30.0	310 h	28 °C	15 mm
May	31.0	299 h	30 °C	69 mm
June	29.0	245 h	31 °C	462 mm
July	23.0	161 h	32 °C	201 mm
August	26.5	208 h	31 °C	244 mm
September	21.0	150 h	31 °C	225 mm
October	25.5	247 h	29 °C	127 mm
November	24.5	196 h	26 °C	7 mm
December	26.5	202 h	24 °C	80 mm

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Technical details of The Mudflats spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

The water body is extremely shallow — often less than 1.5 feet. Sandy and muddy bottom. Conditions are ultra-flat in all winds. At low tide, large areas are dry. At high tide, depth remains low. The water is warm but can be murky due to the muddy bottom.

Hazards

The muddy bottom can hide objects (sharp shells, debris). Stingrays are very present — stingray shuffle mandatory. At low tide, riding may be impossible. Always check tide schedules before the session. Isolated area — ride with a buddy.

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