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Mayport Poles is a spot located at the southern tip of the St. Johns River mouth, near the Mayport Naval Station. The name comes from the poles/pylons visible in the water. The spot is reserved for advanced riders due to violent currents from the river mouth and military and commercial ship traffic. Conditions can be excellent with northeast wind with chop and current.
Open all year round
Advanced
Turbulent waters at the confluence of the Atlantic and the St. Johns River. Extremely strong tidal currents. Significant chop and crossing waves. Sandy bottom but variable depth with very deep areas in the channel. Dangerous constantly shifting sandbars.
Extremely dangerous currents — spot reserved for advanced riders only. Military ship traffic (aircraft carriers, submarines) and commercial vessels. Very frequent sharks. Poles and structures in the water. Military zone nearby — respect restrictions. No easy rescue in case of trouble.
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