Surf: General: South of Venice, Englewood has another stretch of mid-break to shorebreak sandbars. Tides: Mid to high Size: Thigh-head high Wind: Onshore to generate some surf, NE, E for clean conditions Swell: SW, W, NW Bottom: Sand Paddling: Easy most days, can be a little more challenging on the bigger windswell days. Spot Rating: Below average overall, but like anywhere can have its moments. Access: Easy -- there is more than one state park on the way. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Minimal. Local Vibe: We don't even know if there are locals. Environment: Outside of occasional red tide outbreaks, water is usually clean. Hazards: Stingrays and sharks. Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane