Surf: General: First Parking Lot is a big-wave spot that breaks way out in the Gulf. Located off State Road 292, it's the first parking lot you come to after you turn off the bridge. Look for Chad's Boarding House across the street. Tides: low going to high Size: Head-overhead Wind: NW, N, NE Swell: E, SE, S Bottom: Sand Paddling: Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells. Spot Rating: Pretty average spot overall. No one is driving here solely to surf this spot. Access: Parking at lot, boardwalks. Crowds: Crowd Factor: None to speak of. Local Vibe: None. Environment: This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color. Hazards: Getting out to the outside. Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane