Hilton Hotel Backyard Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE-NNE but can be fun during SE windswell
Wind
WNW
Surf Height
Waist-head
Tide
Mid-tide, slightly better on the flood
Hilton Hotel Backyard Surf Guide
These sandbars are a good option if Lake Worth isn't worth the hassle. They're fun at mid-tide and on east-southeast windswells. Look for short, fast rights and lefts breaking off the two buoys. Constant paddling is usually required to stay in position. The surf is far from epic, but crowds never present a problem.Be careful not to get your leash tangled in the buoy lines and watch out for sheet-white tourists in the impact zone. Man-of-war are often present during windswells, and sea lice are vicious in the late spring and early summer. If you attempt to park in the hotel parking lot, then tow trucks become the main hazard. It's best to park down at Kruesler Park north of the Lake Worth Pier and walk north a quarter of a mile.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to expert. The Hilton Backyard is a good place for beginners to get out of the crowds and into some waves.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Beware of tourists. Lots of them.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
None.
Spot Rating
Poor
Average spot, nobody is driving here for surf.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy on small days, tough on larger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Nice and clean.
Hazards
Watch for fishermen; they often fly surface baits over the outside reef for spinner and black tip sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Requires a walk or risk being towed. Don't walk through the hotel with your board.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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