Hillsboro Beach Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NNE, SE

Wind

WNW

Surf Height

Head-high plus

Tide

Low and incoming

Hillsboro Beach Surf Guide

The only stretch of reefbreaks in the area runs along Hillsboro Beach. The waves breaking over the dead reef are slightly more hollow than the surrounding beachbreaks, and are primarily lefts.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Frantic.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Heavy.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

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

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Not much paddling required.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Water surprisingly clean being near such a populated area.

Hazards

Watch the rocks.

Access

Limited parking.

Bottom

sand and reef

Best Season

Fall-Spring

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