Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, 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
South from Miami or North from Key West on Highway 1 to mile marker 74. Anne's Beach is on the ocean side at the very southern tip of Lower Matecumbe Key. Small municipal park with 2 parking lots with room for about 10 cars each. The southern lot is the best launch.
South from Miami or North from Key West on Highway 1 to mile marker 74. Anne's Beach is on the ocean side at the very southern tip of Lower Matecumbe Key. Small municipal park with 2 parking lots with room for about 10 cars each. The southern lot is the best launch.
Riding Conditions in Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water and air warm year-round, ability to ride with no wetsuit on all but the coldest days, then a shorty is recommended.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA).
Primary wind is East, Northeast from frontal activity. Very consistent fall to spring. It will blow all night and all day in the right conditions. Summer has light winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) are
January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water and air warm year-round, ability to ride with no wetsuit on all but the coldest days, then a shorty is recommended.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
E
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA).
Primary wind is East, Northeast from frontal activity. Very consistent fall to spring. It will blow all night and all day in the right conditions. Summer has light winds.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE and E
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) are
January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Limestone clay beach with heavy tidal influence. Beach can widen or narrow by 5-10m on heavy tide. Large hammock/mangrove trees close to the water on high tide. At high tide almost no beach.
Great flat water. Big shallow area, waist deep for about 0.5 miles out. Sand and turtle grass bottom, which can be quiet disturbing. Current under the bridge between Lower Matecumbe and Long Key can be strong. Stay away from the main channel there.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
Low Tide
.
Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA) is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Limestone clay beach with heavy tidal influence. Beach can widen or narrow by 5-10m on heavy tide. Large hammock/mangrove trees close to the water on high tide. At high tide almost no beach.
Great flat water. Big shallow area, waist deep for about 0.5 miles out. Sand and turtle grass bottom, which can be quiet disturbing. Current under the bridge between Lower Matecumbe and Long Key can be strong. Stay away from the main channel there.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Swimmers, Currents and Rocks
.
A
parking
is available at Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach, Florida (USA).
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
No special rules or restrictions, beware that water's edge is less than 20m from the highway. On onshore or sideonshore, keep your kite well away from the road. Popular beach for tourists and locals. Respect the swimmers and sunbathers. Be aware of the narrow channel from Caloosa Marina which cuts across the riding area. Do not leave your lines across this channel.
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Best months: January February March April November December
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