Overview

Sanibel Causeway is THE quintessential kitesurfing spot of Southwest Florida, located on the islands of the causeway connecting Fort Myers to Sanibel Island. The causeway islands offer shallow water in all directions — San Carlos Bay to the north and south, with a white sandy bottom. It's the Hobie Beach / Courtney Campbell of Southwest Florida: flat water, shallow, perfect for learning. Several kite schools operate from the causeway. The sunsets over the gulf are spectacular.

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Spot forecast for Sanibel Causeway Island A

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.

Monday 19 October Low tide 01:47 · 0.8 m High tide 07:39 · 0.9 m Low tide 14:32 · 0.4 m High tide 21:48 · 0.9 m
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

Sanibel Causeway Island A: 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: Sanibel Causeway Island A

Monthly averages — Sanibel Causeway Island A — 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 Sanibel Causeway Island A 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: Beginner

On the water

The San Carlos Bay water body is shallow with a white sandy bottom. Depth varies from 1 to 5 feet depending on the tide. All wind directions work as the islands are surrounded by water. In any wind direction, there's a sheltered side for launching. The water is warm and generally clear. Ideal flat water conditions. The riding space is extensive in the bay.

Hazards

Watch for stingrays (stingray shuffle). The tide significantly influences depth — check schedules. Boat traffic is heavy in the causeway channel. Dolphins and manatees frequent the area — respect these protected species. Paid parking on the causeway islands. Note: Sanibel was severely hit by Hurricane Ian in 2022 — check current access conditions.

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