Sands
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can be fun when theres not much swell if you catch it right.
Atmosphere:
Fun mellow crowd.
There are two main peaks up near the point and out by the estuary. Although when its good you can surf up and down the beach break.
Additional Info:
basically sands usually gets the best with a windswell. This is most consistant during the spring when heavy winds blow in the channel and at evening sands will glass off, making for some fun peaks when everywhere else could be flat. Groundswell tends to closeout with size, but still can be fun. Because its wind dependant its possible to get good anytime of the year.
Location
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Easy access walk in from IV or park at the west campus parking lot and get a ticket (sometimes worth it).
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.41 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
1.74 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |