KiteGlobeSanta Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach
Santa Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Pensacola in USA, with open ocean conditions, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Region | Florida |
| Nearest town | Pensacola |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Wind type | Frontal |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, November, December |
| Coordinates | 30.3969, -86.6364 |
About Santa Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach
Crystal clear gulf water. Inside and outside sandbars, but primarily deep other than that. Surf ranges from butter glass to overhead, depending on swell and wind. Primarily waist high and below.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Santa Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach?
The best time to kite Santa Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach is January, February, March, April, November, December.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Santa Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Santa Rosa Island / Fort Walton Beach?
Highway 98 to Ft Walton Beach. Take Brooks bridge over to Okaloosa Island. Take a right at the light and drive 2 miles to the end of residential Okaloosa Island. There is a public parking lot and beach access just to the east of El Matador condominiums. Launch there.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.