Surf: General: The Whale's Tail is another smaller, circular-shaped restaurant with a decent beachbreak. The Tail is also a happening summer beach hangout. Most people surf the inside on summer days, but the outside can be good on bigger days. Tides: Low going high Size: Waist-head Wind: NW, N, NE Swell: SE, S, SW Bottom: Sand Paddling: Easy on small days, tougher paddle on larger swells. Spot Rating: Pretty average spot overall. No one is driving here solely to surf this spot. Access: Park along the road. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Medium. Local Vibe: Mellow. Environment: This is the emerald coast, so named due to the water color. Hazards: Typical sea life like sharks and jellyfish. Season: Fall-Spring, Hurricane