10-15m of shallow water at the shore, then the water is deep. Wind swells are surfable and will break at about 2m height at the outer sand bars 300-400m offshore. Long closeout sections and chop. Can be difficult to reach the outside is the winds are too onshore. Beware of strong rip tide/currents that can carry your board away. Wear a flotation vest at least.
4-5km of white sand beach running east to west. 2-3km away from the hotels and shops, so bring at least water. Toilets are directly across HWY 98 at the Leeside National Park on the bay side. Not a short walk, need to drive, and HWY 98 is busy with 100kph traffic.
November to March 4-10°C and up to 18°C when warmer winds from the South blow in. April to September very hot, up to 37-38°C. Will cool down with North winds.
Ideal for SW or SE winds. E sideshore, S onshore, W sideshore, N offshore. Variable, unpredictable, usually 5-10kts, then occasionally 15-20kts southerly. Great fun for riding the outside on a SE or SW.
From Okaloosa airport, travel south to HWY 98, then turn towards Destin. Go over Brooks bridge, past the Gulfarium, then look for sandy road access to the gulfside beaches. If it's any good, you'll easily see kites from the road.
Surfers, boogie boarders, and kitesurfers are exempt from the "Double Red Flag" restrictions. On double red flag days, be prepared to rescue stupid tourists from the water.
05-11-01 Unknown: As there are tons of other places nearby to ride, I'd not recommend Beasley as a top choice. The farther you go down the beach towards Destin, the less crowded it gets and the conditions for save riding improve greatly.
04-05-27 pHlow: great fun for riding the outside on a SE or SW.
also great launch for an "irresponsible downwinder" (hitch back) to officer's on a SW.
