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No swim advisories are common during the Summer months. Best to check before you go. For more information visit the FL Department of Health website.

The Tampa Bay Water Keepers have recently tested the waters on the North Side of Palma Sola Bay and the results aren’t favorable to say the least. I wouldn’t recommend sailing on the North Side for the duration of the 2024 summer. South side is better. (I will update this information through out the next few months.)

I recommend and sail the Palma Sola Bay as a great foiling location. Deep water on both the south and north side with ample parking, good rigging areas and easy access to the water.

Great for light wind sailing and foiling but the South side can be very choppy in wind conditions above 15 Knots. Not as much of an issue for foiling but more so for fin sailing.

Weekends can get very busy with Horse back riding, Jet Skis, etc.

Palma Sola (Free/Foil) is best on a South, SW or West wind but a SE works but more wind shadow.

3/4 of a mile (1.25KM) East to West / South side 1 mile (1.6KM) North to South

Located along Manatee Ave (64) as you drive west out to Anna Maria Island. You can pull off the causeway in multiple locations to access beach areas and parking but the best option is on the east end as indicated on the map. On weekends this area can be very crowded so the 2nd option on the west end might be a better option.

Fin and Foil options – Plenty of deep water and easy access but due to the channel like flow of the water, seawalls and the causeway, Palma Sola can be very choppy. Some flat runs to the west though and always good to check with other windsurfers and kiters regarding conditions. Great long runs on the right conditions and Palma Sola is gaining popularity as a good option for Foiling due to the consistent deep water in the bay. On light winds a great place for beginners to practice.