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Smathers Beach
Smathers Beach is Key West's main kite beach - the largest public beach in the city, a half-mile-long stretch of sand along South Roosevelt Boulevard (A1A) near mile marker 0. It offers warm, shallow, sandy-bottom water with steady NE trade winds through the cooler months.
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Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| season notes | NE trade winds are most consistent November through May. |
| wind name | NE trade winds |
| quality | steady |
Water
| type | flat |
|---|---|
| wetsuit | boardshorts year-round |
Levels
| beginner | no |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Popular, busy beach with swimmers and parasail boat traffic, so it suits intermediate/advanced riders more than first-timers. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Long open sandy beach along South Roosevelt Blvd (A1A). |
|---|---|
| busy months |
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| vibe | Busy, touristy Key West beach. |
Hazards
- Swimmers and tourist beach traffic
- Parasail and other watercraft operate nearby
Travel basics
| airport | EYW - Key West International Airport |
|---|---|
| getting there | On South Roosevelt Blvd at the south side of Key West. |
| cost level | high |
Nearby: Veterans Memorial Park
Sources: en.wikipedia.org