Jamaica Beach
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This spot is sick when you got the right conditions. If it's an East swell it probably will be ridable, but the current is gonna be really gnarly.
Atmosphere:
The spot is never gonna be crowded because it's so spread out. You just find a spot you like and go out. It's really good on a 3-5 foot day. Really fast. If you want a good wave you might as well drive to Gorda, but if you don't want to drive that far check out Jamaica.
Additional Info:
It's faster than your typical Galveston break. The current is a little bit gnarlier, but it's all worth it if you want a fast fun walled up break for a semi close drive.
Location
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Go to Galveston and take a right when you get to 61st street. Head away from seawall and when you get to Jamaica find a spot you like.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
13.23 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
14.98 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |