Whale's Tail Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

SE, S, SW

Wind

NW, N, NE

Surf Height

Waist-head

Tide

Low going high

Whale's Tail Surf Guide

The Whale's Tail is another smaller, circular-shaped restaurant with a decent beachbreak. The Tail is also a happening summer beach hangout. Most people surf the inside on summer days, but the outside can be good on bigger days.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

All levels

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Medium.

Spot Rating

Poor

PoorPerfect

Pretty average spot overall. No one is driving here solely to surf this spot.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.

Hazards

Typical sea life like sharks and jellyfish.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard

Access

Park along the road.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

Fall-Spring, Hurricane

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