KiteGlobePicnic Island Park
Picnic Island Park is a kiteboarding spot near Tampa in USA, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing SW, NW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Nearest town | Tampa |
| Water type | Shallow lagoon |
| Launch | Lagoon |
| Best wind direction | SW, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Coordinates | 27.8546, -82.5506 |
About Picnic Island Park
This location offers a large shallow area to ride in. Some parts of it does have rocky bottoms and a lot of horseshoe crabs, so bring along a pair of shoes.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Picnic Island Park?
The best time to kite Picnic Island Park is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the SW, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Picnic Island Park offers shallow lagoon conditions with SW, NW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from lagoon.
How do I get to Picnic Island Park?
From Tampa, I-275 South to Westshore Blvd. Heading South on Westshore Blvd continue across Gandy Blvd down into Port Tampa. Stay right when Westshore forks at Port Tampa. By now you should be seeing signs to the park. Follow the signs thru the next 2 turns to the parks entrance. The first thing you will see in the park will be a fishing dock. Continue past that to the sailboat launch area on the right.
Hazards at Picnic Island Park
Swimmers, Animals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.