North Miami Kiteboarding Location

87th Terrace in Miami Beach

Closest International Airport: Miami

Water Conditions: Wind waves most days, can be clean when at low tide. Waves can be knee high to
overhead on good days. Watch out for swimmers and surfers, they have priority. 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 50 yards wide and very busy on the weekends. Be sure to stay north of
87th, most kiteboarders will walk north to 90th to stay clear of beach goers.

Weather Conditions: South Florida weather is warm year round.

Wind Conditions for Kiteboarding: Miami’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

Directions to Launch: From north: I-95 south to 125th Street exit. Make a left heading east on 125th (Toll is $.
50) to Collins Ave (A1A). Make a right onto Collins heading south to 87th Terrace. At 87 Terrace make a left
and drive across A1A at stop sign to parking on right.

Parking: Metered lot, bring coins or Miami-Dade parking card.

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 Miami

Tips: Watch out for buoys in the water.
Do not kiteboard near the lifeguard towers.
Do not leave valuables in your car.