A St. surf guide
Surf: General: Moving south of FA and the Saint Augustine pier, you'll pass 16th Street. Keep going 16 blocks to A Street. Consistently crowded, A Street breaks on even the smallest days.Park at the entrance to the street and don't worry about the crowds here. It's usually mellow in the lineup, and the wave is a fun, long ride. It's a rolling wave that's good on all tides, but higher tides may be better.
Tides: All
Size: Good on small days, 1 to 3 feet, but can handle up to 10 feet
Wind: W
Swell: All
Bottom: Sand
Paddling: Not too bad but can be challenging when the surf is bigger.
Spot Rating: Comes and goes with the sand. This has been a very popular spot at times and can get busy.
Access: At the end of A Street is a public, free parking lot.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Usually not too crowded but can get busy at times.
Local Vibe: Low key.
Environment: Clean water for the most part but can get murky.
Hazards: Nothing much, just the sealife.
Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane