Talbot Island Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Anything, as long as it's clean
Wind
W
Surf Height
Thigh-2x overhead
Tide
Low to incoming
Talbot Island Surf Guide
Go south from Fernandina a few miles, and you'll see Little Talbot Island State Park just off A1A (904-251-2320). Five bucks a car ($4 if you're alone) will get you into this secluded state park with various sandbars spread out over a mile of beach. Best on a good, clean groundswell, Talbot amplifies everything: size, power and barrel. It's a little sharkier than most spots, but your biggest hazard may be the local crew, who carries a greater percentage of North Siders than Fernandina. It works well on a low to incoming tide, but don't bother if it's choppy.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to expert
Local Vibe
Doable
More mellow than it has been in the past. Just mind your p's and q's.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
When everyone knows, everyone goes.
Spot Rating
Fun
It's a trek to reach this island. Gets good and when it is on expect a crowd. Not a beginner level spots when firing, but okay for newer surfers when smaller.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad but can be challenging when the surf is bigger.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean water for the most part.
Hazards
Sharks and North Siders.
Bring Your
Shortboard
Access
Easy to park.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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