Anclote Island
Edit SpotAbout
I like this spot because I am from Tarpon Springs and am one of only people to ever surf it.
Atmosphere:
The best part about this spot is the surroundings that you get to surf in. It is really tropical looking and it is also nice to travel to a surf spot by boat. This spot is also good because almost no one surfs it and you can have it all to yourself. It is definantly a soul surfing spot.
Additional Info:
Once you get to the island you have to search for where the waves are breaking the best, depending on swell and wind direction and the current banks that have formed. I would only recommend this spot on clean swells, otherwise the boat trip out there and the hassle isn't worth it.
Location
Loading...Access
Launch your boat in the Anclote River (Tarpon Springs), there is a free ramp there. From the boat ramp you can see Anclote Island w/ the light house on it. Go there and choose your side of the island based on wind and swell direction.
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
5.49 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |