KiteGlobeMatecumbe Key / Anne's Beach
Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Miami, Key West in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing E wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Nearest town | Miami, Key West |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | E |
| Wind type | Frontal, Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide |
| Coordinates | 24.8466, -80.7442 |
About Matecumbe Key / Anne's 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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach?
The best time to kite Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach is January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December, when the E wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach offers open ocean conditions with E wind (Frontal, Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach?
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.
Hazards at Matecumbe Key / Anne's Beach
Swimmers, Currents, Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.