Between Cocoa Beach and Miami, there are miles of good kiteboarding beaches. Some you'll have to yourself, while others will be a hot spot for the local kiteboarding community. One great spot you need to visit is Carlin Park in Jupiter.

There is easy parking, lots of space on the beach, cooking areas, pavilions, and good vibes. Carlin Park is a popular kiteboarding beach in Jupiter, Florida, known for its blue water, epic waves, and massive sandy beaches.

At Carlin Park, you'll find a vibrant community of local kiteboarders and wing surfers. Despite the popularity, there's always ample space to ride. Most kiters gather between here and Shower 57, offering you the perfect opportunity to make new friends and feel part of this exciting community.

The conditions here are not as forgiving as you might find on the Gulf Coast or Tampa Bay with Shallow flat water, but there are kiteboarding schools here, and the conditions can vary from beginner to advanced depending on the weather. This guide will share what you need to know to kiteboard here.

Imagine a park lush with palms, plants, and huge sandy beaches. The water is a clear turquoise blue with prime waves and amenities. The shore has pavilions, grills, picnic tables, shade, public restrooms, and beach showers. Perfect for kitesurfing and having a cookout or day trip with friends and family.

This beach is popular for wing foil and kitefoil thanks to the deeper waters and easy access. Lots of kitesurfers come here for the waves. You won't find a more convenient place to foil waves or kitesurf.

The waves can get perfect here for kitesurfing, but you will also find many wingsurfers and downwind SUP riders on the smaller swell days.

It can be crowded with regular beachgoers or kiters, but having the beach to yourself is possible. There is a long stretch of beach along the A1A where you can find a private launch spot and a wave to yourself.

The shade along the beach is great for setting up a tent or a couple of beach chairs and relaxing before or after your session. You'll find a good community of kitesurfers here to make lots of friends on and off the water.


Wing foil Access: The main beach area is easy to access and has the depth needed for wing foiling. The waves can also be perfect for wingsurfing. 

Kite Foil Access: Kite foiling is less popular these days but you'll find a solid community here with the right conditions.

Side & Side On: The best wind here is side-shore. Generally, winds from the north and the south will be what you are looking for. Northeast and southeast winds are common and great to ride. These will be side-on and the best for new riders looking for the safest wind.

Onshore: East winds here are also fun but reserved for more intermediate kiteboarders. Onshore winds can push new riders back onto the shore fast. The water here is deep, so it will be challenging if you can't ride upwind well. Paired with the swell and deep water, it can be tough for new kiters.

Offshore: Never ride a west wind here. It will be gusty and push you out to sea. Advanced wave riders sometimes ride a side-off wind to get clean waves. This is not recommended for beginners and reserved for experts who are willing to take the chance of swimming back in dangerous conditions.

The strength of the wind and the waves are essential to pay attention to. Advanced kitesurfers love Jupiter for the waves and expert conditions. If you like to surf or want to use the waves as kickers, side shore winds from the north and the south will be fun.

The waves get massive here, and the shore break can sometimes be too big for beginners. Stronger winds usually mean bigger messier waves, so always asses the conditions and your riding level.

Take the A1A through Jupiter until you reach the parking area. There is a large parking lot with several walkways to the main beach. Along the road, you will find roadside parking and beach access points. The main parking area has a small hill with pavilions, restrooms, showers, and grills in the shade. It's perfect for a fun day trip, wind or no wind to the beach.

The beach here is huge and sandy but can get busy with kiters and regular beachgoers. Always give people lots of space and be respectful of others. If the main beach is too busy, you can always walk or drive down to find a less crowded area. Plenty of trees and lush plants grow between the beach and the road, making it a really beautiful place to kite.

This is the open ocean, so conditions can vary wildly. Expect there to be waves or chop and little flat water. Finding flat water between the wave intervals is possible, but it's not as simple as riding a lagoon.

This beach is best for intermediate kiteboarders looking to ride the waves, boost massive jumps, and kite loops off the wave kickers, or for advanced freestyle riders who can work between the waves and are okay with training in intermediate conditions.

The surfing conditions here are next level so if you are riding a kitesurfboard, this will be your new favorite spot. Be mindful that the water gets deep fast with a few sandbars near the shore. The waves can be clean or messy depending on a few factors. 

The ocean always merits respect and due diligence. The water here gets deep fast, and strong currents or rip tides can pass between sand bars. The waves here can also be advanced, and the shore break can sometimes get big. That's not to say beginners can't kitesurf here. A few kiteboarding schools teach here regularly when the conditions are right.

The key is situational awareness and proper respect for the wind and waves. Remember, safety always comes first. Never kite out further than you can swim back in. If in doubt, it's best not to go. Kiteboarding is about pushing your limits, but it's crucial not to push too hard. If the waves are too big, only go if you're fully prepared. Large waves mean strong currents; if you drop your kite, they can tear it. Always be cautious and respectful of the power of the ocean.

Be respectful of others at the beach. This is a popular destination for everyone, so share the space and give a respectful distance to people swimming or sunbathing. Never launch or land kites near other people; don't take chances. Let's keep our beaches open for wind sports.

• Waves
• Shore break
• Rip Tides 
• Strong Ocean Currents.  
• Deep Water 
• Beach Goers 
• Avoid the Swim Areas. Keep our Kite Spots Open.

Elite Watersports has served the Tampa and St Petersburg area for years. They offer kiteboarding and wingsurfing lessons. They also have a retail shop equipt with the latest kitesurfing gear. This is hands down the best location to learn kitesurfing. We have shallow flat water and easy beginner conditions. Call today and reserve your spot for jet-ski-supported lessons. If the wind is blowing, we're going!

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