Holmes beach pier
Edit SpotAbout
At certain times of the year you are literally tripping over girls layin everywhere on the N side...
Atmosphere:
Taken friends here when 3 piers or other AMI spots are too tense. Caught some good dawn patrols and always end better with the ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKES!
Additional Info:
This is the best beach for beginners in Bradenton. The surf crowd is pretty much zilch and the waves aren't so harsh. It's troughed and the beginners are mainly on the reform mid-break. The outside can hold a good ride when it's breaking. Bring a longboard/funboard for the outside and anything for the inside. The life guards keep a good eye on the tired beginners.
Location
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Take SR64 west. You can't miss the beach because the road ends in a big parking lot. SR64 is also named Manatee Ave. in Bradenton.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerless |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |