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.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

All levels

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

None.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

None to speak of.

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

Pretty average spot overall. No one is driving here solely to surf this spot.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.

Hazards

Getting out to the outside.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard

Access

Parking at lot, boardwalks.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

Fall-Spring, Hurricane

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