Pump House
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Closest thing to a big wave spot Floridas got. Has been nicknamed East Coast Teahupoo due to it being a super heavy barreling left in extremely shallow water.
Atmosphere:
Pump House gets packed when it's going off which isn't often, but the crowd consists of locals taking off (or towing in) or pros on the really big days.
Additional Info:
Usually only tow-ins when it is really pumping due to the strong currents. Huge A-frame peaks break top-to-bottom over a shallow, diamond-shaped sandbar forming thick, fast and hollow waves.Broken boards and road rash are common. Just maintaining position on the peak is like paddling upriver, and if you get caught inside on a big day without your board, you're swimming for your life.
Location
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Singer Island north of Palm Beach inlet. Reef Road is on the south side.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthEast |
| Swell size | 8ft-10ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
11.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |