L Jetty Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SSE, SE, ESE, E.
Wind
W.
Surf Height
Waist high-well overhead.
Tide
Low-mid generally best.
L Jetty Surf Guide
Avon has an L-shaped jetty that is called the L Jetty. Not to be confused with the L Jetty in Deal, it takes a S swell to break and is heavily affected by the tides. It's a great place to be just when a swell starts to hit, as it seems that all the key elements have to be in place for it to go off. Likewise, when some key elements start overriding other key elements, L Jetty becomes not such a great place to be. There are other jetties in Avon, as well as the random sandbar here and there that might be good one week and total crap the next.
Local Vibe
Moderate.
Crowd Factor
Mellow to moderate.
Spot Rating
Key spots get pretty good at times.
Shoulder Burn
Doable, can be tough on big days.
Water Quality
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Shallow bottom, rip currents, groins.
Access
Street parking is free, though hard to come by in the summer. Access the beach over a non-commercial boardwalk.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
September through March.
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