Sand Key Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
W, NW
Wind
Onshore to generate some surf, E for clean conditions
Surf Height
Thigh-head high
Tide
Mid to high
Sand Key Surf Guide
Sand Key puts out a decent right on a typical NW windswell following a cold front. In fact this spot is pretty much the defacto post frontal spot for the northern Pineallas County region. The spot iteself is on the south side of an inlet with Clearwater Beach to the north and Bellair Beah to the south.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Any
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Friendly.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Gets crowded on post frontal NW windswell but plenty of room to spread out.
Spot Rating
Fun
This is the go to spot on post frontal NW windswells thanks to wind protection from the jetty. It will be crowded too with surfers coming from all around the Champa Bay area to escape the wind.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy most days, can be a little more challenging on the bigger windswell days.
Water Quality
Clean
Outside of occasional red tide outbreaks, water is usually clean.
Hazards
No sharks, but stingrays can be a problem here and on Clearwater Beach, so shuffle your feet.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Skimming
Access
Public
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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