Ocean Reef Park Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NNE-NE

Wind

WNW

Surf Height

Waist-overhead

Tide

Low

Ocean Reef Park Surf Guide

Ocean Reef is the only consistent surf spot on Singer Island. Short, fast lefts peel off two dead coral outcroppings. The point north of the Lifeguard Tower is more consistent, but the point south of the tower can have better form. Certain conditions create a few other peaks. The reefs work well on wind or groundswells and will often be the best spot around on true N swells. It won't hold much size, but in the waist to head-high range, it can be a blast. The lefts can get busy on N swells; however, nothing like Pump House and Reef Road. It blows out easily, so surf here early in the morning when a N swell is running. Windswell peaks break through the tides but have more juice toward the low tide.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to expert

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

None to speak of.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Light to moderate when small. Not an issue when multiple peaks are working.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Like anywhere in South FL, can get good on the right swell but for the most part the surf is sub par.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Not too tough a paddle for the most part.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Nice and clean.

Hazards

Normal sea life - sharks, jellyfish, sea lice.

Bring Your

Shortboard

Access

Easy.

Bottom

Reef, sandy reef

Best Season

Fall-Spring, Hurricane

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