Surf: General: Jax Pier is located in Jacksonville Beach several blocks north of Beach Blvd. and is the area’s high-tide break. Various peaks off the pier serve to spread everyone out a bit, which is good, since this is one of North Florida's most aggressive lineups. Jax Pier has lefts and rights and works on all swells and conditions. Tides: Incoming to high Size: Thigh high -foot overhead Wind: W Swell: NE-SE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Easy overall but you will be paddle battling to get a wave when it is crowded. Spot Rating: Reliable spot and everyone knows it. Gets good and lots of talent in the water on any given day. Access: Easy in the lot; impossible in the lineup when it's crowded. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Zooed out when it's on. Local Vibe: Moderate to Machiavellian. Environment: Looks murky but some of this are natural tannins that come out of St. Johns river. Hazards: Forget what's under the water; protect your face and your car. Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane