Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 27° 27.594' N |
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Head west towards Anna Maria Island, then take a left off one of the two bridges, then head toward the end of the island. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name piers
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerFast, Powerful, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionNorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Rips / undertow
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
- Localism
- Sharks
Several in this area. check bradenton beach too
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Author: matt taxdal Contributors (2) They surfed this spot ! (16)
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By d-man , 04-02-2007
twin piers - probably the best break ive found on the west coast. dont listen when they say all surfers!!!!!!! the piers them self are a very big hazard when the waves are up and the current is pulling. ive watched quite a few peeps slam those piers and its not a pretty sight
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By Anonymous , 01-04-2009
CharkS!!! - Fuckin A! there were a lot of sharks out the other day. Mostly smaller ones, but a shit ton of em.
...BTW I will never forget the 12 hammerhead that cleared the beach out for trop storm dean. ughhhh...heebie jeebies