18th St. Jetty surf guide
Surf: General: On a strong east-northeast swell, there can be a decent left at this groin.
Tides: mid
Size: knee-head high
Wind: W, NW
Swell: NE, E, SE
Bottom: sand
Paddling: Hard NE winds and accompanying windswells can produce strong north to south currents. If the lefts are working it will be drifty.
Spot Rating: Decent soft lefts offer a slightly longer wave than the typical beachbreak when it is working.
Access: Easy access, though parking may be a problem in the summer months. Bring change for meters.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Can get crowded but usually some current when it is working so that helps
Local Vibe: Mellow.
Environment: Some runoff after heavy rains but pretty good typically
Hazards: Strong currents and miscellaneous sea creatures.
Season: Late summer, early fall, early spring