Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SE, E
Wind
N, NW or W with swell
Surf Height
Waist high to a few feet overhead
Tide
Medium
Horace Caldwell Pier Surf Guide
Located in Port Aransas, Horace Caldwell Pier provides consistent pier bowls on either side. Waves are usually softer than what you can find farther south.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Relatively positive. Be cool and keep it that way.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Dense lineup at the best peaks when there is swell, spread out the farther from the pier you get.
Spot Rating
Fun
Best longboard wave in the state on its days.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
The rip by the pier makes it easy to get out, but expect to paddle against the current to stay in position.
Water Quality
Clean
Relatively clean.
Hazards
Unskilled surfers in line-up.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Easy, free parking at the pier.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring
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