KiteGlobeFort Desoto / East Beach
Fort Desoto / East Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Tampa, St. Petersburg in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE, E, SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Nearest town | Tampa, St. Petersburg |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE, E, SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 27.6389, -82.7059 |
About Fort Desoto / East Beach
Shallow water for a couple hundred yards out so it is very flat. Best at mid to high tide. At low tide you'll be riding in 3` of water or a dry bed of grass and muck. Beginner to advanced area. Make sure to check the tides if you are going to be riding at East Beach here as the water level goes down too low at East Beach during low tide. Wearing shoes is helpful.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Fort Desoto / East Beach?
The best time to kite Fort Desoto / East Beach is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the NE, E, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Fort Desoto / East Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE, E, SE, S wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Fort Desoto / East Beach?
Take I-4 west to 275 south, to exit # 4 (Pinellas Bayway) go west, pass the toll booth (.50 cents), turn left at the second light onto "679" heading south toward fort Desoto. You will have another toll (.35 cents) at the entrance to the Park. Once in the park, take a left at the "T" junction and go all the way to the end of road. Find the launch at the East tip of East Beach. Park next to the beach.
Hazards at Fort Desoto / East Beach
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.