Skimboarding Hot Spots in Florida

By Jason B Fackrell

1. Siesta Key – Saratosa Florida: This place is better to go skimboarding during the cooler seasons. If you’re looking to catch big waves the best time to hit this place is when there’s a storm coming up from the coast. Certain parts of this area can be crowded depending on where you decide to go.

2. North Fort Lauderdale: The commercial pier at “anglans” there’s a good flat beach and it’s easy to get to the water (even for beginners). The swells at this beach can reach 3 feet and other skimboarders have made a break here so at low tide it gets up to about 6 feet high. This beach does tend to get crowded so keep that in mind when you’re heading out to find a spot.

3. St Augustine, Vilano Beach: This skimboarding hot spot is only a few minutes from the oldest known city in America, this spot is famous among skimboarders in Florida. This beach has got the typical Florida break combined with a very generous slope. The waves at this beach break right on the shore and are decent sized for most of the year. The biggest waves tend to be in the 4 foot range. There’s a jetty at the south end of the beach near the Vilano inlet and the waves peel best at this area. Try to stay away from the fishermen in this area. The best time to skimboard at this beach is definitely high tide.

Thanks,

Jason Fackrell

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