St Clair Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SSW, SSE

Wind

NNW, NW, N

Surf Height

Waist high-well overhead

Tide

Medium-high to high

St Clair Surf Guide

St. Clair's sandy beach breaks are a popular option for area surfers. There can be a good right-hander off the rocky point by the swimming pool. It can get hollow and offers good barrels. Good for all levels.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to advanced depending on the surf

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Mostly tolerant. Humility and respect appreciated.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Gets crowded on a proper swell on in the summer. Hard to spread out as it's a point

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Right point with beach break peaks on the inside.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

It's a point, so you'll spend some energy getting back to the top after a long ride.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty good

Hazards

Sharky, old pier pilings in the water.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Funboard, Fish

Access

Easy. Parking available at the beach.

Bottom

Sand and rocks

Best Season

All year, smaller in summer

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