Surf Forecast Quintana
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Quintana surfspot characteristics
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With a large E swell, action shifts to Quintana, an otherwise mushy break that finds power at size.
General: Across the jetties from Surfside is Quintana. Usually serves up mushy waves but can occasionally provide some punchy surf on strong South-East or East swells. Tides: Medium Size: Waist to head high Wind: N, NW; W with swell Swell: S, SE, E Bottom: Sand. Paddling: Can be a long paddle on the big days. Spot Rating: Has its rare days, but usually a mush burger.
Beginner to advanced
Easy, but drive around from Surfside takes some time.
Fall; winter to mid-spring
Crowd Factor: Usually empty except for select swells. Local Vibe: Positive.
Nasty industrial backdrop which keeps the crowds down.
Can get pretty dirty. Flanked by the Freeport harbor, home of several chemical plants, and the Brazos River delta.
Currents by the jetty.