First Parking Lot Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E, SE, S
Wind
NW, N, NE
Surf Height
Head-overhead
Tide
low going to high
First Parking Lot Surf Guide
First Parking Lot is a big-wave spot that breaks way out in the Gulf. Located off State Road 292, it's the first parking lot you come to after you turn off the bridge. Look for Chad's Boarding House across the street.
Local Vibe
WelcomingIntimidating
None.
Crowd Factor
MellowHeavy
None to speak of.
Spot Rating
PoorPerfect
Pretty average spot overall. No one is driving here solely to surf this spot.
Shoulder Burn
LightExhausting
Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells.
Water Quality
CleanDirty
This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.
Hazards
Getting out to the outside.
Access
Parking at lot, boardwalks.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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