Big Surf AZ
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Good to check out if you ever have to be stuck in Phoenix and are craving some waves.
Atmosphere:
I only surfed it once driving out from San Diego and had a fun time. Mellow, no-hassles but a few locals said it can get vibey. Listen to the local dudes and follow their lead.
Additional Info:
The only place I know of to surf in Arizona. Buy a ticket and try it out. A slow, mushy wave but it's the only thing your gonna find out here. Breaks about every 3 min and if there's a crowd then you trade off every other wave with the locals. Line up at the wall and when you hear the buzzer paddle like crazy. Look out for the lifeguard chair in the middle.
Location
Loading...Access
Park in front of the water park and buy a ticket.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (artificial) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Don't know |
| Power | Ordinary, Powerless |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Don't know |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
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