Sunny Isle Kiteboarding Location

Sunny Isles in Miami Beach

Closest International Airport: Fort Lauderdale or 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 40 yards wide and very busy on the weekends. Be sure to stay north of
the lifeguard stand, most kiteboarders will walk north 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 I-95 take Ives Dairy exit. Head east on Ives Dairy to Biscayne Blvd. Make a right
on Biscayne Blvd to William Lehman Causeway. Drive east on the causeway to Collins Ave (A1A). Make a
left onto A1A heading south and entrance is on your right.

Parking: Metered lot, bring coins or Miami-Dade parking card. Limited parking in the main lot, however
there is additional parking on the west side of A!A.

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.