So what is it like to kiteboard St Petersburg, Florida on a January day? The average air temperature for January is 62 degrees. This will fluctuate based on if its before or after a cold front. Before a cold front occurs we’ll experience warm southerly winds. After a cold front is when you get the cold northerly winds.
Here is a video from a couple of days after a cold front. Temperatures started off cool, 58 degrees in the morning, and quickly warmed up to 80 degrees.
Size Wetsuit
For those really cold mornings you will want a 4/3mm wetsuit. The majority of the time a 3/2mm is perfect. If you go on a warm southerly wind day, a 2mm shorty or neoprene top is perfect.
Size Kite
Choosing the right size kite for January depends on your weight and wind speed. On average a 12m or 14m kite for a 160lb to 200lb person is perfect. Winds are typically 14-20 kts.
Kite Location
The video above was at the east side of Skyway Bridge. Another good location is Fort Desoto East Beach. Another common wind direction for January is NW winds. For a NW wind you’ll want to check out the west side of Skyway Bridge.
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