Surf Forecast  Boca Chica

Boca Chica surfspot characteristics

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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.

Intermediate to advanced

Can be tricky, if you paddle across the channel or make the long drive from South Padre.

Fall; winter to mid-spring

Crowd Factor: Usually few takers but can get crowded on a good swell. Local Vibe: Positive.

Relatively clean.

Loose sand and high tides if driving the beach, currents if paddling the channel. SpaceX rocket launches.