South Carolina Avenue Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ENE
Wind
NW
Surf Height
Waist high-well overhead
Tide
Mid to high generally best
South Carolina Avenue Surf Guide
Good rights and lefts break off a wooden groin in the middle of the spot. It's best on an east/northeast swell with a northwest wind, but it doesn't pick up a south swell. On a big northeast swell, beware of drifting into rocks at the south end of the beach, near Central Pier. No beach tags required. The crowd can be intense.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to experienced
Local Vibe
Doable
Mellow to moderate.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate.
Spot Rating
Fun
Usually pretty average for the region but can get fun.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Usually pretty mellow, can be tough on bigs days.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Shallow bottom, rip currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Easy, but parking is difficult, and there is limited metered parking.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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