Frog Pond, Florida (USA)
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW, W .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Falling Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Frog Pond, Florida (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW, W .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Falling Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Frog Pond, Florida (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
580km from spot
125km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
185km from spot
580km from spot
125km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Frog Pond, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Just shorts during summer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW, W .
There is Thermal wind at Frog Pond, Florida (USA).
If there is no wind for a while, and it is honking out of the SW, then you might try this spot to get it out of your system. Then you will find out how it got it's name. The wind comes over trees upwind, making it the gustiest inconsistent mess of wind you have ever kited in. Go here when the wind is strong SSW to W, and when you have no other options. On a strong E wind it can be good as well, but it is good to have a boat in case the wind dies and you end up on the other side.
The best moments to come to Frog Pond, Florida (USA) are March and April .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Just shorts during summer.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from SW and WSW, W .
There is Thermal wind at Frog Pond, Florida (USA).
If there is no wind for a while, and it is honking out of the SW, then you might try this spot to get it out of your system. Then you will find out how it got it's name. The wind comes over trees upwind, making it the gustiest inconsistent mess of wind you have ever kited in. Go here when the wind is strong SSW to W, and when you have no other options. On a strong E wind it can be good as well, but it is good to have a boat in case the wind dies and you end up on the other side.
The best moments to come to Frog Pond, Florida (USA) are March and April .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Falling Tide .
Frog Pond, Florida (USA) is a Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Nearly every weekends during the warmer months there seems to be a power boat party on the beach, creating a nearly impossible launch with tons of people and boats, jet skis etc..
Only try kiteboarding here on a higher tide, preferably outgoing. This spot is often considered to be a "desperate to ride" local, the current moves at 4 knots, and their are numerous oyster beds, be sure to wear booties.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Falling Tide .
Frog Pond, Florida (USA) is a Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Nearly every weekends during the warmer months there seems to be a power boat party on the beach, creating a nearly impossible launch with tons of people and boats, jet skis etc..
Only try kiteboarding here on a higher tide, preferably outgoing. This spot is often considered to be a "desperate to ride" local, the current moves at 4 knots, and their are numerous oyster beds, be sure to wear booties.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Rocks and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in May, June, July and August .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Boats, Rocks and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Bystanders,Other
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
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Webcams around Frog Pond, Florida (USA)
Webcams around Frog Pond, Florida (USA)
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More about Kitesurfing in North Florida
More about North Florida
Wind stats in North Florida...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 35 |
| Feb | 35 |
| Mar | 36 |
| Apr | 37 |
| May | 42 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 13 |
| Aug | 19 |
| Sep | 36 |
| Oct | 44 |
| Nov | 45 |
| Dec | 33 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 6 kitesurf schools and 73 kitesurf spots in North Florida.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
Accomodation around the spot
Frog Pond, Florida (USA)
