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Access
After Getting of the bridge to South Padre Island, turn right and just keep going. After about a mile you will pass a checkpoint and you gotta pay 4 bucks to get into the park. Then keep driving past the cove and to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): After Getting of the bridge to South Padre Island, turn right and just keep going. After about a mile you will pass a checkpoint and you gotta pay 4 bucks to get into the park. Then keep driving past the cove and to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): After Getting of the bridge to South Padre Island, turn right and just keep going. After about a mile you will pass a checkpoint and you gotta pay 4 bucks to get into the park. Then keep driving past the cove and to the beach.
English (Translate this text in English): After Getting of the bridge to South Padre Island, turn right and just keep going. After about a mile you will pass a checkpoint and you gotta pay 4 bucks to get into the park. Then keep driving past the cove and to the beach.
DistanceIn the city
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name The Jetties
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeBreakwater/jetty
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFast
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast
Good wind directionWest, SouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam urlhttp://www.sicsurf.com
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
The surf isn't as bad as you think. Its fast and fun. Paddle out by the jetties if you want the easiest paddle out.
English (Translate this text in English): The surf isn't as bad as you think. Its fast and fun. Paddle out by the jetties if you want the easiest paddle out.
English (Translate this text in English): The surf isn't as bad as you think. Its fast and fun. Paddle out by the jetties if you want the easiest paddle out.
English (Translate this text in English): The surf isn't as bad as you think. Its fast and fun. Paddle out by the jetties if you want the easiest paddle out.
Atmosphere
The water is a different color, the locals call it "South Padre green" The sand is nice and soft. The beach was voted the third place beach in America according to the travel channel.
English (Translate this text in English): The water is a different color, the locals call it "South Padre green" The sand is nice and soft. The beach was voted the third place beach in America according to the travel channel.
English (Translate this text in English): The water is a different color, the locals call it &quot;South Padre green&quot; The sand is nice and soft. The beach was voted the third place beach in America according to the travel channel.
English (Translate this text in English): The water is a different color, the locals call it &amp;quot;South Padre green&amp;quot; The sand is nice and soft. The beach was voted the third place beach in America according to the travel channel.
General
Its a great place to go for good, fun surf, no bothersome marine life, no rocks, and a friendly local vibe.
English (Translate this text in English): Its a great place to go for good, fun surf, no bothersome marine life, no rocks, and a friendly local vibe.
English (Translate this text in English): Its a great place to go for good, fun surf, no bothersome marine life, no rocks, and a friendly local vibe.
English (Translate this text in English): Its a great place to go for good, fun surf, no bothersome marine life, no rocks, and a friendly local vibe.
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By anonymous , 19-01-2005
- summer is not so great unless their is a storm but winter is really good