116 mph wind gust from Hurricane on Santa Rosa Sound in Florida

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Santa Rosa Sound is a 33-mile-long coastal lagoon and tidal waterbody located on the Florida Panhandle, connecting Pensacola Bay on the west to Choctawhatchee Bay on the east. 

Geography & Key Features

Boundaries & Dimensions: Bounded by the mainland to the north and Santa Rosa/Okaloosa islands to the south, it spans about 33 miles long and 200 yards to 1.8 miles wide. 
Depth & Ecology: Features shallow, clear waters averaging 3 to 4 feet deep with rich seagrass beds. 
Navigation & Crossings: Part of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, crossed by the Bob Sikes Bridge, Navarre Beach Causeway, and Brooks Bridge. 

Surrounding Communities

Includes Gulf Breeze, Pensacola Beach, Navarre and Navarre Beach, Mary Esther, and Fort Walton Beach. 

Recreation

On the Water: Ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming protected by Santa Rosa Island. 
Fishing: Excellent for inshore species like redfish, speckled trout, and Spanish mackerel. 
Parks: Access via Navarre Beach Marine Park, Quietwater Beach, Liza Jackson Park, and Gulf Islands National Seashore. 

Here is a look at navigating and dealing with choppy water conditions on the sound:

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MV Do It Now: Choppy Water on Santa Rosa Sound

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Santa Rosa Sound is a sound connecting Pensacola Bay and Choctawhatchee Bay in Florida. The northern shore consists of the Fairpoint Peninsula and portions ...

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