Redington Breakwater is a sand-bottomed jetty break where the waves peel off the ends of a rock wall running parallel to shore. Which end fires depends on the swell: a south swell breaks off the north end, a north swell breaks off the south end, and the south side is the better of the two. On a big north swell a right walls up off that south end almost like a point. It's almost always bigger elsewhere, but it's a dependable fallback for locals who can't make the trip down to Venice.
When It Works
The jetty draws swell from north-northwest through north to south (NNW-N-S) and produces both rights and lefts. It's usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 1.2 m / 4 ft, roughly thigh- to head-high. Fall through spring is the main window, with hurricane swells adding to the season. Be realistic about it, though: the spot rates as poor these days. It worked best years ago when the rocks were freshly installed, with a reliable right off the south end and a left running into a little cove on the north end, and it would occasionally break behind the rocks to set up a few mini tubes. Sand has since buried much of that, so it's not what it once was, but it's still worth a look if you're in the area.
Wind and Tide
You actually want onshore wind here to generate some surf, while an easterly is what cleans it up. That leaves a workable wind window from north through east-northeast to southeast (N-ENE-SE), with true offshore blowing out of the east-northeast (ENE). It comes in on low and mid tide, and a rising tide is the better call.
Local Tips
The break suits just about everyone, from beginners to experts, and handles anything from shortboards to funboards, longboards, and even skimboards. The lineup stays quiet and can feel a little reserved. Paddling out is easy most days, though bigger windswell days get more of a workout. Keep an eye on the breakwater rocks, and outside of the occasional red tide the water is usually clean.
Access
Always be prepared to pay to park.
