Mexico Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SSW, SW
Wind
NNE, NE, E
Surf Height
Waist-overhead
Tide
Light outgoing
Mexico Beach Surf Guide
Mexico Beach is clearly one of the most beautiful, unspoiled areas of the Panhandle - a small fishing town with an inlet and a pier. The pier is the main surf spot and gets very good after cold fronts and hurricanes. The swell has to be large enough to get past Crooked Island Pass, but both sides of the pier break, as do the beaches east of the pier. Plan for very hollow and powerful right tubes. Keep in mind that this town was devastated by Hurricane Michael and continues to be rebuilt.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Intermediate and up
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
None to speak of.
Spot Rating
Fun
An out of the way little spot that was decimated by hurricane Michael. This spot is a gem when it is working and you'll get barreled. But the key is to known when it is working - takes a very specific swell to get in under Cape San Blas.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Breaks fairly close to the beach, so not too bad overall.
Water Quality
Clean
This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.
Hazards
None really, just the pier.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Park at pier.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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