Surf Forecast 18th St. Jetty
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18th St. Jetty surfspot characteristics
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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.
Beginner to advanced
Easy access, though parking may be a problem in the summer months. Bring change for meters.
Late summer, early fall, early spring
Crowd Factor: Can get crowded but usually some current when it is working so that helps Local Vibe: Mellow.
Some runoff after heavy rains but pretty good typically
Strong currents and miscellaneous sea creatures.