Lighthouse Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

E, ESE

Wind

N, NNW

Surf Height

Chest high to 3' overhead

Tide

Any depending on size

Lighthouse Surf Guide

Kingston's homebreak, Lighthouse is a shallow reef that produces a short, hollow, sucking right and a long, fickle left. The right barrel is one of the best on the island when it's on and the left does a pretty good Zoo impersonation with swell from just the right angle.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Generally not that crowded.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

One of the better spots on the island, nearby is the Jamnesia surf camp. It's a bit out there and a spot more suited for experienced surfers.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Easy overall but can get challenging on hurricane swells.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Nice Caribbean water.

Hazards

Watch reef.

Access

Park right there.

Bottom

reef

Best Season

November-March, August-September

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