Whitney Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW
Wind
Onshore to generate some surf, ENE-E for clean conditions
Surf Height
Thigh-head high
Tide
Low incoming
Whitney Beach Surf Guide
Further south on Longboat Key is another good break called Whitney Beach, located right across the street from Whitney Shopping Center. Quality depends on the shifting sands, but it's usually a good north swell spot. In fact, Whitney's your only cold-front option between Bradenton and Venice, which is 40 miles south. Parking can be sketchy. Leave your car to the south or on a side street. Also, there are submerged pilings along the south part of Whitney.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Any
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Easy.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Minimal.
Spot Rating
Fun
Hard to access but this spot is always worth a look. You never known what you are going to get and you could just luck in to some quality surf with just you and a few friends.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy most days, can be a little more challenging on the bigger windswell days.
Water Quality
Clean
Outside of occasional red tide outbreaks, water is usually clean.
Hazards
Submerged pilings.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Skimming
Access
Parking can be a nightmare.
Bottom
Sand, some pilings
Best Season
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
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