Surf: General: Boca Grande is the last break on this long stretch of sand, which stops before the chain of islands that blocks the Charlotte Harbor. These isles have numerous passes, and many of them have waves, but the only one you'll hit without a boat is Boca Grande. Tides: Incoming Size: Thigh-head high Wind: NW for waves production, light after that Swell: N, NW Bottom: Sand Paddling: Easy most days, can be a little more challenging on the bigger windswell days. Spot Rating: Average spot, nobody is driving here for surf. Access: Bring your wallet. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Minimal. Local Vibe: Minor. Environment: Outside of occasional red tide outbreaks, water is usually clean. Hazards: Stingrays and sharks. Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane