KiteGlobeSanta Rosa Island / Beasely Gulf Side
Santa Rosa Island / Beasely Gulf Side is a kiteboarding spot near Fort Walton Beach in USA, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, SW wind.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Nearest town | Fort Walton Beach |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SE, SW |
| Wind type | Thermal, Frontal |
| Coordinates | 30.3929, -86.5781 |
About Santa Rosa Island / Beasely Gulf Side
10-15m of shallow water at the shore, then the water is deep. Wind swells are surfable and will break at about 2m height at the outer sand bars 300-400m offshore. Long closeout sections and chop. Can be difficult to reach the outside is the winds are too onshore. Beware of strong rip tide/currents that can carry your board away. Wear a flotation vest at least.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Santa Rosa Island / Beasely Gulf Side offers open ocean conditions with SE, SW wind (Thermal, Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Santa Rosa Island / Beasely Gulf Side?
From Okaloosa airport, travel south to HWY 98, then turn towards Destin. Go over Brooks bridge, past the Gulfarium, then look for sandy road access to the gulfside beaches. If it's any good, you'll easily see kites from the road.
Hazards at Santa Rosa Island / Beasely Gulf Side
Currents.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.