Jenness Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE, SE
Wind
W, NW
Surf Height
Knee-high to a few feet overhead.
Tide
It tends to be best on incoming.
Jenness Beach Surf Guide
Jenness Beach is a generally average beachbreak that offers a peaky, soft, mellow, quiet, meditative surfing experience. Jenness will accommodate a variety of swells and break on all tides, but in general, E swells and mid-tides are ideal.
Local Vibe
A party wave is nothing more than a passive-aggressive burn.
Crowd Factor
One longboarder equals 10 shortboarders — and longboarders love this place.
Spot Rating
Pretty average spot but decent swell exposure.
Shoulder Burn
Tough in the winter thanks to the gear necessary.
Water Quality
If this water was any clearer, you’d swear it was one big contact lens. Historically passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time.
Hazards
Sharks, hypothermia, rocks.
Access
Metered parking is available.
Bottom
Sand with random rocks.
Best Season
September-March
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