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Ocean Reef kitesurf and wingfoil spot
United States · Florida
Overview
Ocean Reef is a kitesurfing spot located at the northern tip of Key Largo, near the private Ocean Reef Club community. The spot offers access to the Atlantic (Hawk Channel) with deeper waters and ocean conditions. Situated at the northern tip of the Keys, the spot captures easterly trade winds and northeast cold front winds well. This is a spot suited for experienced riders due to currents and open sea conditions. The area is less crowded than Islamorada or Marathon spots.
Spot forecast for Ocean Reef
Sunrise 07:22 · Sunset 18:49
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 2.6 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.9 m
- Friday 23 October Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.9 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.9 m
Ocean Reef: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
309h
in May · 30 rideable days
The season runs from March to July, peaking in May: 28 rideable days a month and 309 hours of usable wind, at 30 °C. The low point is September, at 18.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 82% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 23 °C. The wettest month is October, with 314 mm.
Monthly averages: Ocean Reef
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.0 | 182 h | 23 °C | 41 mm |
| February | 22.5 | 188 h | 25 °C | 57 mm |
| March | 25.0 | 248 h | 27 °C | 42 mm |
| April | 27.5 | 329 h | 28 °C | 59 mm |
| May | 30.0 | 309 h | 31 °C | 96 mm |
| June | 27.5 | 315 h | 30 °C | 305 mm |
| July | 28.0 | 277 h | 32 °C | 81 mm |
| August | 23.0 | 197 h | 31 °C | 218 mm |
| September | 18.5 | 148 h | 31 °C | 210 mm |
| October | 26.0 | 266 h | 29 °C | 314 mm |
| November | 24.0 | 228 h | 27 °C | 62 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 195 h | 26 °C | 55 mm |
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Technical details of Ocean Reef spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Advanced
On the water
The water body faces the Atlantic via Hawk Channel with sandy and coral bottom. Depth is greater than at bay spots — standing is not possible in most of the area. In easterly trade winds, moderate to heavy chop forms with the ocean fetch. In northeast winds (cold fronts), conditions can become challenging. The water is warm and clear thanks to the proximity of the Key Largo reefs.
Hazards
Strong currents possible, especially during tide changes in the passes. Coral bottom is present — avoid reef areas. The spot is in open water with significant depth — not recommended for beginners. Boat traffic (diving, fishing) is frequent in Hawk Channel. The Ocean Reef Club community is private — verify public access before going.
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