Dania Pier Kiteboarding Location

Dania Pier in Fort Lauderdale

Access Issues: Set up, launch and land in the open beach area. If you cannot stay upwind, walk north into
the park and always keep a buffer zone (200-300 ft) between you and others on the beach. Watch out for
swimmers and surfers, they have priority.

Closest International Airport: Fort Lauderdale

Water Conditions: Wind waves most days, can be clean when at low tide for. Waves can be knee high to
overhead on good days, the stronger the wind the bigger the waves get. The water temperature rarely
drops below 72 degrees in Miami. Local kiteboarders are often seen wearing full suits in the winter
however, if you are from the Gorge it may seem like summer.

Beach Conditions: Beach is about 75 yards wide and very busy on the weekends. Be sure to kiteboard 500
feet north of the pier.

Weather Conditions: South Florida weather is warm year round.

Wind Conditions for Kiteboarding: Fort Lauderdale’s season for wind is October through April. Typical in
season winds are 15-20 knots up to 20-25 knots when cold fronts pass though. Summer winds are on
average 10-20 knots, with occasional 15-20 knot day from the south.

North- side shore

Northeast-side on

East- on shore

Southeast-side on

South-side shore

Do not kiteboard in winds with any westward direction this includes (NNW, NW, W, SW, SSW). The wind
coming over land is extremely gusty and will pull you out to sea.

Directions to Launch: I-95 to Sheridan St exit. Make a left if coming from the north heading east on
Sheridan St. Continue on Sheridan past Federal Hwy (US1) until you reach A1A. At A1A make a left and
drive north. Follow A1A north about ½ mile and make a right after the Subco convenience store. This road
will lead into the Dania Pier parking lot, park at the far end and don’t forget to pay the master meters.

Parking: Metered lot, bring coins or dollar bills.

Schools: Go to our kiteboarding lessons page.

Rules and regulations: Florida Kiteboarding Safety Rules. Everyone should read and obey these rules.

Local shops: Water-play in Ft Lauderdale

Tips: Watch out for rocks and debris on the beach.
Do not kiteboard within 500 feet of the pier.
Do not leave valuables in your car.
Do not forget to pay the master meter, which is $1.25 per hour. Tickets for non-payment cost $45.00.

Local Accommodations: Kiteboarder Friendly Hotels