The Back Porch surf guide
Surf: General: The Pumphouse is located midway between Sandpiper Cove and Two by Fours, where a pipe flushes the Destin Harbor with clean gulf water. Look for the low block building on the right after you pass Sandpiper Cove, and park along the road. When you get to the beach, you'll hopefully see a buoy marking where the outflow is. Otherwise, it's opposite the pumphouse, about 250 yards out. It's mostly a winter wave with a big outside take-off and hollow inside.
Tides: Low to incoming
Size: Chest-double overhead
Wind: NW, N, NE
Swell: SE, S, SW
Bottom: Shallow, hard-packed sand
Paddling: Strong paddlers only.
Spot Rating: Average spot and suitable for many ability levels.
Access: Medium walk, dangerous parking area.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Moderate, strong local vibe.
Local Vibe: Bring your best war face.
Environment: This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.
Hazards: Watch currents, jetties powerful shorebreak and crackheads.
Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane