Sunshine Skyway Bridge — East Side
St. Petersburg / Tierra Verde, Pinellas County
Kiteboarding at Skyway Bridge East in St. Petersburg, FL. Flat Tampa Bay water, E/NE/SE winds. Launch guide for Pinellas County riders.
Full spot guide →Kiteboarding and wing foil launch sites in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Tierra Verde, and Tampa Bay.
Pinellas County wraps around Tampa Bay on three sides, so riders can usually find a workable launch for the day’s wind direction. Each spot below has its own page with wind guidance, skill level, safety notes, and answers to common questions — written for riders planning a session in the Clearwater–St. Petersburg area.
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St. Petersburg / Tierra Verde, Pinellas County
Kiteboarding at Skyway Bridge East in St. Petersburg, FL. Flat Tampa Bay water, E/NE/SE winds. Launch guide for Pinellas County riders.
Full spot guide →St. Petersburg, Pinellas County
Skyway Bridge West kiteboarding launch in St. Petersburg, Florida. Best for W/NW/SW winds and afternoon Gulf sea breezes. Pinellas County spot guide.
Full spot guide →Tierra Verde, Pinellas County
Scenic View kite launch near the Sunshine Skyway in Tierra Verde, FL. Advanced east-wind riding at low tide. Pinellas County kitesurfing guide.
Full spot guide →Tierra Verde, Pinellas County
Tierra Verde Causeway kiteboarding on Tampa Bay. Shallow flats and foil water near the Skyway. Pinellas County launch guide.
Full spot guide →Tierra Verde, Pinellas County
Fort De Soto East Beach kiteboarding in Tierra Verde, FL. Shallow flat Tampa Bay water for beginners and progression. Pinellas County lesson spot.
Full spot guide →Tierra Verde, Pinellas County
Fort De Soto North Beach kitesurfing on the Gulf in Tierra Verde, FL. N/NW winds and Bunces Pass swell. Experienced riders — Pinellas County guide.
Full spot guide →Tierra Verde, Pinellas County
Fort De Soto Big Beach kiteboarding on the Gulf of Mexico, Tierra Verde FL. Open sand and SW/W/NW winds. Quiet Pinellas County launch.
Full spot guide →St. Petersburg, Pinellas County
Lassing Park kiteboarding in St. Petersburg, FL. Grassy east-wind launch on Tampa Bay with flat water. Pinellas County kitesurfing spot guide.
Full spot guide →St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County
Pass-a-Grille Beach kiteboarding on the Gulf in St. Pete Beach, FL. S/W/NW winds and open shoreline. Southern Pinellas County launch guide.
Full spot guide →St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County
St Pete Beach kiteboarding on the Gulf of Mexico, Florida. Afternoon NW sea breeze launches in Pinellas County. Gulf coast spot guide.
Full spot guide →Dunedin, Pinellas County
Dunedin Causeway kiteboarding near Clearwater, FL. South-side shallow flats for S/SW/W winds. North Pinellas County launch guide.
Full spot guide →Dunedin, Pinellas County
Honeymoon Island Causeway kiteboarding flats near Dunedin and Clearwater, FL. Extra room beyond the main launch. Pinellas County guide.
Full spot guide →Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County
Fred Howard Park kiteboarding in Tarpon Springs, FL. Glassy flat water — Brad Golomb teaches here. Clearwater area Pinellas County launch guide.
Full spot guide →Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County
Sunset Beach Park kiteboarding in Tarpon Springs, FL. St. Joseph Sound launch for intermediate riders. North Pinellas County spot guide.
Full spot guide →Brad teaches at Fred Howard Park, Fort De Soto, and locations across Pinellas County when conditions allow.