Cape San Blas Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSE, S, SSW
Wind
NNE, NE, E
Surf Height
Waist-overhead
Tide
Light outgoing
Cape San Blas Surf Guide
Heading southeast down the coast from Mexico Beach, you'll find Cape San Blas, which hides a nice pointbreak. The cape is at the southern tip of a sand spit/peninsula, and has a right point that breaks on S and W swells.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Better than average to expert.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
None - just you and the bull sharks.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average beachbreak overall but with the right swell, there are some sandbars that light up. Be sure to scan the waters though, this is bull shark territory.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.
Hazards
Sharks - lot of bull sharks at times.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Park and walk 20 minutes.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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