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“One of the few places on the west coast that will be surfable in the summer. The sandbar will create a rideable wave during periods near low tide. Longboards are rideable all year long. 9 footers are standard during the summer. Fall and winter are typically shortboard season although the water gets colder. I am running a 6'3" at that time. Pockets of surf all over. Tide dependant.”
Mike from UNITED STATES - 21 Jul 2015
Anna Maria Key Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Anna Maria Key is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Anna Maria Key is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Gulf Coast, Florida. 5: the best break in Gulf Coast, Florida). |
Difficulty Level: 1.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Anna Maria Key can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Anna Maria Key are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Anna Maria Key is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Anna Maria Key requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Accommodation: 2.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Anna Maria Key for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Anna Maria Key is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Anna Maria Key, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
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