Fossil Beach (Kodiak)
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Its mainly a beach break so it offers a variety of waves.
Atmosphere:
NO CROWDS! Pristine, and i caught my first wave here.
Additional Info:
Fossil beach can be surfed on both sides. On larger days the reef is much better than the beach break.
Location
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DRIVE 50 MILES SOUTH OF TOWN AND YOU'LL HIT THE BEACH. Fossil Beach is the last beach after the Rocket Launch Complex.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Three Mile
2.09 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Mill Bay
27.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |