Blowhole
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Fickle....
Atmosphere:
Its a mile down the beach....let that speak for itself
Additional Info:
The Blowhole used to be one of the best breaks in Florida but due to dredging from the army corps. of engineers, has lost its flame and now its infamous status resides as "just another break."
Location
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Go to the Anastasia State Recreation Area in Saint Augustine. Walk A mile north and look for it to be breaking slightly better than around it.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
FA's
1.11 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
St. Augustine beach pier
1.21 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
St Augustine Pier
1.23 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |