Surf Forecast The Back Porch
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The Back Porch surfspot characteristics
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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.
Expert, fit surfer only.
Medium walk, dangerous parking area.
Fall-Spring, Hurricane
Crowd Factor: Moderate, strong local vibe. Local Vibe: Bring your best war face.
This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color.
Watch currents, jetties powerful shorebreak and crackheads.