Horseshoe Bay Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

ESE

Wind

WNW, W, WSW

Surf Height

Thigh high to overhead

Tide

Non-tidal

Horseshoe Bay Surf Guide

Horseshoe Bay is home to an excellent right that needs a big swell to wrap into the bay. Rides up to 200-yards are common when it's on. It's more consistent in winter and spring.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Any level of surfer

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Not that many surfers around so quite mellow.

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

Fickle spot overall, so not the most reliable.

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

Mellow but the rare big day will be a challenge.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Mostly clean.

Hazards

Hypothermia.

Bring Your

Fish, Funboard, Longboard

Access

There are a couple places to park nearby but not that easy to access

Bottom

Sandy with some rock

Best Season

September through December, April, May

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