Boca Grande Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

N, NW

Wind

NW for waves production, light after that

Surf Height

Thigh-head high

Tide

Incoming

Boca Grande Surf Guide

Boca Grande is the last break on this long stretch of sand, which stops before the chain of islands that blocks the Charlotte Harbor. These isles have numerous passes, and many of them have waves, but the only one you'll hit without a boat is Boca Grande.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Any

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Minor.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Minimal.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Average spot, nobody is driving here for surf.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Easy most days, can be a little more challenging on the bigger windswell days.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Outside of occasional red tide outbreaks, water is usually clean.

Hazards

Stingrays and sharks.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Skimming

Access

Bring your wallet.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

Fall-Spring, Hurricane

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