St. Augustine, FL · 29.8647, -81.2767
Wind
5
mph SSE
Air
69°F
Water
72°F
Waves
Flat
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Conditions are excellent for all skill levels
Light wind, protected water. Calm conditions. Great day to ride.
5 mph from SSE, gusting to 11 mph.
Flat — no significant swell. Protected water body.
69°F air, 72°F water. Comfortable for riding.
6AM – 1PM
Optimal riding conditions
Flat Water
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5 / 5
Boat Traffic
low
Launch
easy
Parking
Anastasia State Park lot
Protected waterway behind Anastasia Island. Calm, shallow, great for beginners.
One of the most sheltered spots in the area. Atlantic swells and eastern wind blocked by Anastasia State Park dunes and maritime forest. Shallow and calm with a central deeper channel. Minimal fetch in any direction ensures flat water even on windy days. Perfect beginner spot.
Wind Exposure
Anastasia State Park dunes and forest provide heavy shelter from Atlantic/east. Surrounded on most sides.
Fetch & Chop Risk
Max fetch: 0.8 mi to the North. Chop risk from: N winds.
Follow the main channel in a loop. Extremely flat. Perfect for first-timers learning water starts.
Ride north toward the St Augustine Lighthouse. Beautiful views. Watch for kayakers in the narrows.
Very shallow at low tide — watch for sandbars
Stingrays in sandy shallows — shuffle your feet
State Park entrance fee required
Any wind under 15 mph. Shallow water stays calm. Best 2 hours either side of high tide for depth.
Enter through Anastasia State Park (parking fee). Short carry from lot to water. Extremely flat — perfect for learning water starts and turns. Seagrass areas hold fish — dolphin sightings common.
Salt Run · St. Augustine, FL · 29.8647, -81.2767
Sources: NOAA CO-OPS 8720218 (observed) · NOAA Buoy 41117 (observed)