Hillsboro Inlet Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NNE, SE

Wind

WNW

Surf Height

The bigger the better

Tide

Low and incoming

Hillsboro Inlet Surf Guide

Sandbars run off the south side of the Hillsboro Inlet in a fashion similar to Reef Road; however, the surf is not nearly as good. Big N swells break point-style off the south side of the Inlet. Super-long. The place gets hollow, but needs a big swell.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

Intermediate and up.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Nobody's a local down here.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Typical south Florida.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Pretty average spot overall. No one is driving here solely to surf this spot.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Current can up your paddling depending on the swell.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Water surprisingly clean being near such a populated area.

Hazards

Watch currents, man-of-war and sea lice.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard

Access

Typical South Florida - have to find some parking.

Bottom

sand and reef

Best Season

Fall-Spring

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