KiteGlobeMatanzas Inlet
Matanzas Inlet is a kiteboarding spot near Jacksonville in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Nearest town | Jacksonville |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean, Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 29.7058, -81.2263 |
About Matanzas Inlet
Matanzas Inlet is one of the only natural uncontrolled tidal inlets on the east coast of the United States. There are no jetties or other obstructions so the sand changes constantly with the tides. The tide runs at 3-4 knots on an outgoing tide, creating an opposing current to the wind on NE winds. Waves on the outside sandbar block any chop and creates perfectly flat water on the inside of the inlet. The river mouth setup on the outside can create perfect point break style waves and holds any size swell. Be careful of the current because if you drop your kite you could be sucked out to sea.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Matanzas Inlet?
The best time to kite Matanzas Inlet is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December, when the N, NE, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Matanzas Inlet offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SE, S wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean, lagoon.
How do I get to Matanzas Inlet?
From Interstate I-95 take highway 206 east to highway A1A. Turn right and head south on A1A until you see the sign for Matanzas National Monument on the right. Turn left across from the sign to go to the north side. As you head further south you can park on the side of the road before the bridge for the Frog Pond. To get to the south side head across the bridge and take your first left before the Chevron station. Park on the left and walk down the rocks to the beach.
Hazards at Matanzas Inlet
Currents, Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.