States Avenue Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ENE to SE
Wind
NW
Surf Height
Waist high-well overhead
Tide
Mid-high generally best
States Avenue Surf Guide
The area is bordered by Garden Pier to the north, which has a good left, and the new Steel Pier to the south, which sometimes has a challenging right peak. Both piers feature a nasty bottom of concrete and steel rebar, so this break picks up any swell that moves. Breaks well from knee-high to double-overhead. The best waves are the lefts off the groin in the center of the break, and the right or left bowl farther south down the beach. The rights on the north side of the groin can get good, too.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to expert
Local Vibe
Doable
Moderate.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate to heavy.
Spot Rating
Fun
Really fun on the right swell.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Harder on big days but usually pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
Shallow bottom, rip currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard
Access
Easy, but parking is limited.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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