White Alice
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Cold, isolated, but a regularly good wave. Probably the best and most consistent spot to surf on Adak, as far as sensible access. it is still isolated though, and gnarly, unexpected weather can kill the unprepared within a half hour. This is generally a serious (i.e. - potentially consequential) surf trip, more like an expedition really. Gets good year-round, just beware of weather and potentially deadly surf conditions.
Atmosphere:
Lots of caribou hunters out here in September. Other than that, you won't see anyone. Respect the area and please keep this place out of the big surf mags.
Additional Info:
Be careful or rommel spikes, buried in the ground, if you hike off trail. Buried during WWII, if you step on one, these rusted spikes will go right through your foot.
Location
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Rent an ATV from donwtown Adak, or hike in. It's near the White Alice radar station, and breaks off the north spit. Picks up lots of swell, but be careful of strong currents. If you get hurt bad out here, or sucked out to sea, you will most likely die.
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
8.85 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |