Fish Pass Jetties surf guide
Surf: Fish Pass Jetties have silted up and there's no river flow anymore. Provides some wind protection and usually mushy waves, making it a longboarder’s favorite. Prefers lower tides and between the jetties can get a bit steeper,
Environment: Usually a crowd of mellow, friendly longboarders.
Surf: General: Popular among longboarders in the Corpus Christi area, the Fish Pass jetties provide protection from heavy N or S winds, resulting in waves similar to those at St. Joe's Island -- workable, sometimes long, mushy overall -- on either side. However, the section between the jetties can sometimes start dumping and get hollow on high tides.
Tides: High
Size: Waist to head high
Wind: N, NW or W with swell
Swell: S, SE, E
Bottom: Sand.
Paddling: Staying on the peak near the jetty can be hard on most days due to consistent longshore currents.
Spot Rating: A few fun peaks but not as good as some of the other breaks further south.
Access: Easy, park at Mustang Island State Park or drive up from access road 2.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Usually moderate.
Local Vibe: Mellow.
Environment: Relatively clean.
Hazards: Loose sand if driving the beach.
Season: Late summer/fall; late winter to mid-spring