The Cross (Pensacola Beach)
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love it.
Atmosphere:
Watch for sharks. many die in under-tow. Locals.
Additional Info:
Wait for the biggest set. longest and best ride.
Location
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When your in Gulf Breeze, Florida, follow the signs to Pensacola beach. Go over the bridge, pay the toll. Drive until you get to first light take a right and follow the road down until you get to a old white cross on a big dune. Park and surf!!
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerful, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West, SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
17th Ave
1.04 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Pensacola Beach Pier
2.63 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |