Wild Dunes surf guide
Surf: General: Essentially this is one wide, flat, long beach. It breaks on pretty much any swell and can get pretty juicy on a hurricane with long, tough paddles out. At the very north end of the island, in the Wild Dunes resort, is a spot called Charlie's. It's a sandspit peak that breaks well on solid NE/E windswells.
Tides: Mid to high
Size: Waist-overhead high
Wind: W, NW
Swell: S, SE, E, NE
Bottom: Sand.
Paddling: Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow.
Spot Rating: Scattered peaks, ideal for all types surfers most days.
Access: Restricted access at Wild Dunes -- tell them you're eating at the restaurant.
Crowds: Crowd Factor: Light.
Local Vibe: Not much.
Environment: Some runoff pollution after heavy rains.
Hazards: Miscellaneous sea creatures.
Season: Late summer, early fall, early spring.