The Peak Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Anything from the west; W, NW, SW
Wind
Any easterly wind; E, NE, SE.
Surf Height
Chest high-2 feet overhead
Tide
Can handle all tides, but generally best between the peak low and peak high.
The Peak Surf Guide
The Peak is a short, intense tubing slab that is more preferred by bodyboarders. Drop in, get barreled, and do it all over again. It needs a decent swell to get going.
Ability Level
Advanced
Experts only.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
If it's breaking, count on guys being on it.
Spot Rating
Fun
When its on, it's barreling.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not bad, unless a current is ripping.
Water Quality
Fair
Water is often dirty being located by a heavily populated area.
Hazards
Reef.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Bodyboard
Access
Easy: Paved roads, beach parking lot, hotels right there.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Winter, or the rare Medicane (tropical-like cyclone, year round)
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