A St. Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
All
Wind
W
Surf Height
Good on small days, 1 to 3 feet, but can handle up to 10 feet
Tide
All
A St. Surf Guide
Moving south of FA and the Saint Augustine pier, you'll pass 16th Street. Keep going 16 blocks to A Street. Consistently crowded, A Street breaks on even the smallest days.Park at the entrance to the street and don't worry about the crowds here. It's usually mellow in the lineup, and the wave is a fun, long ride. It's a rolling wave that's good on all tides, but higher tides may be better.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced -- everyone surfs here
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Low key.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Usually not too crowded but can get busy at times.
Spot Rating
Fun
Comes and goes with the sand. This has been a very popular spot at times and can get busy.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Not too bad but can be challenging when the surf is bigger.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean water for the most part but can get murky.
Hazards
Nothing much, just the sealife.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
At the end of A Street is a public, free parking lot.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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