Ravena Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S is best. NE and E works too.
Wind
Calm or offshore from the SW to NW.
Surf Height
Waist high to 2-3X overhead
Tide
Medium tides
Ravena Surf Guide
This is a beautiful beach with good sandbars that begin to work at two to three-foot and can handle up to 12-15-foot faces on the bigger days. The best wind direction is S or SW. This is a great wave that is usually easy for beginners.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels -- Depends on size of course.
Local Vibe
Doable
Serious and competitive. Some chargers.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Crowded, but the bigger it gets, the more the crowd thins out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Very consistent.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
The paddle is not bad for smaller days, but becomes more the larger it gets.
Water Quality
Clean
Fairly clean for the most part.
Hazards
Currents, jetty, localism, pollution.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Gun, Tow
Access
Easy to find.
Bottom
Mostly sand.
Best Season
Fall and winter are best, but breaks year-round.
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