Marcos island wind direction( tiger tail )
South east wind: kite on the beach or(last far lagoon), side on shore
South s east: kite on the beach or (last far lagoon), on shore
South: kite on the beach or (last far Lagoon) on shore
South west: kite on the beach or (last far lagoon) side on shore
west: kite on the beach or( last far lagoon) side shore
North West: perfect for the last far lagoon
North east wind to east south east wind kite on the lagoon, wind is to gusty
But good to learn kite boarding
tiger tail beach has a big curve to the right west so depending where you are
the wind can change directions,
what not to do on marco island,tiger tail
local kiteboarders & visitors
1* don’t kiteboard on the first lagoon from east to west look picture, reasons the east part of the first lagoon, conception operates on that section, to the right side of the first lagoon is a bird sanctuary sometimes there is a rope but some times the current or storm wash the post and rope away if you don’t understand look at the picture.
2*this is a great kiteboarding spot so all local kiteboarders should not only respect this area but also protect it , if you see visiting kiteboarders please inform them of the protected areas, this way our kiteboarding privileges will not be taken away.
3*please remember to take a plastic bag, there are no trash cans and you need to keep the beach clean, wild life live in this area so please don’t trash the beach.