Overview
Blowhole is the first break you reach about half a mile north of the beach-access ramp inside Anastasia State Recreation Area. It was once an inlet that has since completely filled in, and it now breaks over sand as a beach break with both lefts and rights. It tends to run consistently larger than the nearby breaks.
When It Works
The bank draws swell from south through north, with an east swell the best match. It's usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3.7 m / 12 ft, giving it a wide working range. On bigger swells it keeps breaking at higher tides, and those larger days tend to thin the crowd, since fewer people make the long walk along the diminishing beach.
Wind and Tide
Look for a southwest offshore wind. It breaks across low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call, ideally coming up off low.
Local Tips
This is an approachable, beginner-friendly wave. When there's any swell around, expect a crowd to dodge, and keep an eye out for submerged tree stumps in the lineup.
Access
The break sits inside Anastasia State Recreation Area, which has paid parking and a car park along with restrooms, showers, camping, a lifeguard, and a surf shop. Reaching the peak means a walk north along the beach, since vehicles are no longer allowed to drive up the sand.
