Redington Breakwater Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW, W, NW
Wind
Onshore to generate some surf, E for clean conditions
Surf Height
Thigh-head high
Tide
Low incoming
Redington Breakwater Surf Guide
This jetty runs parallel to shore and waves break off the ends -- on a S swell, it breaks off the north end, and on a N swell, it breaks off the south end -- but the south side is definitely the better of the two. A right walls up on a big N swell, almost like a point. It's almost always bigger elsewhere, but it's a good spot for the locals who can't make it to Venice.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Any
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Nonexistent.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Pretty minor.
Spot Rating
Poor
This spot worked best many many years ago when the rocks were first installed. There was a reliable right off the south end of the rocks and left into a little cove on the north end. Occasionally it would break far enough out behind the rocks setting up some mini tubes. But sand has buried these and the spot is not quite the same as it once was. Still worth a look if in the area.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy most days, can be a little more challenging on the bigger windswell days.
Water Quality
Clean
Outside of occasional red tide outbreaks, water is usually clean.
Hazards
Watch the breakwater rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Skimming
Access
Always be prepared to pay to park.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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