Surf: Meacom’s mile-long pier was pulled down in 2009 and the surf scene has drifted south to peaks along Crystal Beach. Very average and always smaller than the Galveston breaks to the south. Environment: Sometimes crowded, but not with serious surfers. Surf: General: The Bolivar Peninsula is the piece of coastline to the north of the jetties that protect the Galveston Ship Channel. Because of the jetties, the shallow offshore waters and the angle of the coastline, Crystal Beach rarely sees epic surf. Tides: Medium to high Size: Waist high to slightly overhead Wind: N, NW Swell: S, SE Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Drift sessions are the call with consistently strong longshore currents. Spot Rating: Probably not worth your time unless you just happen to be there. Access: Easy. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Minimal; find your own peak. Local Vibe: Stoked to see another surfer. Environment: Proximity to Houston shipping channel and runoff from Galveston equals often not the best water quality. Hazards: High tides washing your vehicle away. Season: Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring