Fort Desoto / North Beach

Fort Desoto / North Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Tampa, St Petersburg in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.

About Fort Desoto / North Beach

Usually small waves (2 to 3 feet), some areas are very shallow so you can get flat water and some small surf at the same time. DO NOT RIDE at north beach unless you are an advanced level rider. The inlet can get busy with boat traffic and bull sharks. For experienced riders only!

When is the best time to kitesurf at Fort Desoto / North Beach?

The best time to kite Fort Desoto / North Beach is January, February, March, November, December, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Fort Desoto / North Beach offers open ocean conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Fort Desoto / North 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. At the `T` junction turn right and follow the street all the way to the north end. Walk across over the wooden footbridge, at the water, walk to the right to the far north end of the beach near the inlet.

Hazards at Fort Desoto / North Beach

Animals, Currents, Ships.

Other kite spots near Fort Desoto / North Beach

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.