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.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Positive.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Sparse.
Spot Rating
Poor
Can occasionally light up if everything comes together.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Drift sessions are the call with consistently strong longshore currents.
Water Quality
Fair
Proximity to Houston shipping channel and runoff from Galveston equals often not the best water quality.
Hazards
Loose sand if driving the beach.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Fish
Access
Easy, park on the beach.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring
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