Assholes Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SE

Wind

N, NW or W with swell

Surf Height

Waist to slightly overhead

Tide

Medium

Assholes Surf Guide

Assholes earns its name from the contempt that some surfers generally hold for beachfront homeowners. From time to time, Assholes provides consistent surf and breaks closer to shore than at Octagon, farther down the coast. Located at the east end of Surfside Beach, Assholes can be accessed by a beach road that Texas locals identify through nearby houses. If you are looking to shortboard in Surfside, it would probably be best to ask for directions to Assholes from a local, as that's the best spot to do so.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Positive.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Sparse.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Can occasionally light up if everything comes together.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Drift sessions are the call with consistently strong longshore currents.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Proximity to Houston shipping channel and runoff from Galveston equals often not the best water quality.

Hazards

Loose sand if driving the beach.

Access

Easy, park on the beach.

Bottom

Sand.

Best Season

Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring

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