KiteGlobeMayport Poles
Mayport Poles 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, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Nearest town | Jacksonville |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, SE, S |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Tide | Low tide, Coming tide |
| Coordinates | 30.3803, -81.3966 |
About Mayport Poles
A long, rocky mole to the north end of the beach, which keeps the water more quiet on northerly winds, and can create an excellent swell with NE winds. With N or NNW winds the waves get very clean, since it blows a bit offshore at the northern part of the beach, which curves towards east a bit. Best waves with low tide and coming high tide.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Mayport Poles?
The best time to kite Mayport Poles is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the N, NE, SE, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Mayport Poles offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, SE, S wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Mayport Poles?
From Jacksonville Beach drive north on A1A. From Fernandina you have to take the Mayport Ferry across the St. John's River. It costs USD 4 per car. After crossing follow the signs to A1A. When you get to Mayport Road, head north and toward Mayport Naval Base. The Hanna Park is about two miles down the road.
Hazards at Mayport Poles
Mole.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.