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Boca Chica

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Ideal surf conditions at Boca Chica

Swell window
NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE
Swell size
1ft - 7ft
Swell breaks over
Sand
Wave types
Jetty
Wave directions
Left
Wind window
SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW
Best tides at
Low to Mid, Mid, Mid to High
Skill Level
Intermediate, Expert
Seasons
Spring, Winter, Autumn
Board types
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard

Boca Chica surf guide

Surf: General: There are jetties at Boca Chica State Park that protect the Brazos Santiago Pass. The Boca Chica side, across from South Padre Island, is accessible by paddling across the pass, by boat, or by driving from Brownsville to the south. Can work on E swells, but is better on the strong N and NE swells that push across the pass and hit the outer bars, producing hollow, punchy peaks. This area really turns on during hurricane swells that push up through the center of the Gulf of Mexico and make landfall in the Louisiana/Mississippi region. On the strongest hurricane events, even tow surfing becomes a viable option. Tides: Medium Size: Waist high to a couple feet overhead Wind: W, NW with swell Swell: SE, N, NE, E Bottom: Sand. Paddling: More if you're paddling the channel. Spot Rating: Can get really good when the right conditions come together. Access: Can be tricky, if you paddle across the channel or make the long drive from South Padre. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Usually few takers but can get crowded on a good swell. Local Vibe: Positive. Environment: Relatively clean. Hazards: Loose sand and high tides if driving the beach, currents if paddling the channel. SpaceX rocket launches. Season: Fall; winter to mid-spring

Written by Joris de Ruiter

Joris is a dad, husband, surfer, software developer, yogi and swimmer. He combines his passion for surfing and technology to help others catch more and better waves.

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