Flagpole Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE-NNE but can be fun during SE windswell
Wind
WNW
Surf Height
Waist-overhead
Tide
Low
Flagpole Surf Guide
Working on any ground or windswell, this mile-long stretch rivals Lake Worth Pier's title as the most consistent surf spot in South Florida. Although the outside reef fires on occasion, it's really an inside wave and something of a reform. It can't hold much size, but N swells in the shoulder-high range will spiral into good, left barrels. Rare S swells spin excellent rights, and windswells construct good ramps. The sand shifts quite a bit, and different swells will focus better on different peaks, but the main break is the zone straight out from the flagpole. Though it's generally a user-friendly place with enough peaks to go around, it does get competitive at times.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All
Local Vibe
Doable
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate.
Spot Rating
Fun
Flagpole is named, you guessed it, for the flagpole along the public beach access. Go to windswell spot and can see some fun chunky wedges even with strong onshore winds.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy on overage but gets tough on big NE swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Nice and clean.
Hazards
Normal sea life - sharks, jellyfish, sea lice.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Easy, pay to park.
Bottom
Sand/rock
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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