NCO Club Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SE, S, SW
Wind
NW, N, NE
Surf Height
Waist-double overhead
Tide
Low going high
NCO Club Surf Guide
The NCO Beach Club is, without a doubt, the most popular and all-around consistent spot in the Fort Walton area. When nowhere else is breaking, which is often, NCO will have a decent wave. Follow Highway 98 east toward Destin, turn into the parking lot right before Destin bridge and look for surfers' cars and the sign saying NCO Beach Club. From the west, head through Destin; it's just over the Destin bridge on the left. Look for the building on the beach with 60 or so surf-friendly vehicles.Because it's only about a mile from Destin's west jetty, NCO gets swell without the degree of drift that other beaches have, and there are waves all the way from the west jetty to the beach club.The wave closest to the jetty is an unpredictable, shifty, twisting peak. About midway between the jetty and the club is a long, fast mid-break that's great on summer days. Out in front of NCO, you'll find a long, slower wall that can occasionally get hollow on the inside.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
High, but spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average spot with easy access. Suitable for many ability levels.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.
Hazards
Concrete from the foundation of an old sea wall in front of the restaurant. Don't run fast into the water -- you might lose a toe.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Park in NCO parking lot.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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