61st Street Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE
Wind
N, NW; WNW with a swell
Surf Height
Waist to a few feet overhead
Tide
Medium to high
61st Street Surf Guide
A jetty/pier combination that provides a consistent bottom, 61st Street has a jetty that, while the north side tends to be better, either side can fire.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Can be competitive on the good days at the best peaks.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Dense lineup at the best peaks, spread out the farther from the jetty you get.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun peaks and a few barrels when there is swell.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
The rip by the jetty makes easy to get out, however, most days the longshore currents will make it tough stay in position on the pier bowls.
Water Quality
Fair
Proximity to Houston shipping channel and runoff from Galveston equals often not the best water quality.
Hazards
Angry fishermen.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Fish
Access
Easy, paid parking on the seawall.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring
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