Hillsboro Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Hillsboro Beach Surf Guide
The only stretch of reefbreaks in the area runs along Hillsboro Beach. The waves breaking over the dead reef are slightly more hollow than the surrounding beachbreaks, and are primarily lefts.
Ability Level
All Abilities
BegIntAdv
All levels
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Frantic.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
Heavy.
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Pretty average spot overall. No one is driving here solely to surf this spot.
Shoulder Burn
Light
LightExhausting
Not much paddling required.
Water Quality
Clean
CleanDirty
Water surprisingly clean being near such a populated area.
Hazards
Watch the rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Limited parking.
Bottom
sand and reef
Best Season
Fall-Spring
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