Carrot Island
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This break is SUPER heavy, make sure to bring extra boards, leashes, ect.
Location
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Go to Finz in Beaufort, paddle across the channel, walk across the island, jump off the big sand dune, and paddle out for the sand bar. Watch for rabid oysters, horses, yankees, locals, etc.
| 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 with rock |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Ultra crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism, Sharks, Nudist colony (France only!)
Videos
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Nearby spots
Mussel Reef
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Under the Bridge
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Pua Tree
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |