Tamarack Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
WNW, W, SW, SSW; most South swells will miss
Wind
E, NE
Surf Height
Waist high to a bit overhead.
Tide
Low to medium.
Tamarack Surf Guide
Tamarack State Park is located at the foot of Tamarack Avenue, which is nothing more than a parking lot right on the beach. Peaks form just to the north of the small river, which provides enough water movement to create some decent sandbars. Conditions vary greatly here with tide and swell, but it's best with a medium tide and a S swell less than six-feet. While Tamarack doesn't often see perfectly lined-up waves, it does offer plenty of fun, shifting peaks that seem to have some kind of lip to destroy. With a larger swell, a righthander begins to break off the south side of the river. The takeoff zone is between the two jetties, and the right wraps into the beach around the southern jetty. A lower tide is best on this side.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Very little.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Mellow to a few hassles.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average beachbreak.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Pretty average most days.
Water Quality
Fair
Not great after a rain.
Hazards
Some car rip-offs in the parking lot.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing
Access
Take Tamarack Avenue to the beach. There's a parking lot in front of the break.
Bottom
Sand and rock.
Best Season
Year-round.
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