Venice North Jetty
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Hard to catch if you dont live there you've got to keep your eye on hurricanes and gulf winter lows to catch it good.
Atmosphere:
Gangs of wave hungry gulf coasters and a few east coast hardcores make the scene on hurricane swells. Strong wave on a swell with large shifty peaks that can suprise you. Most people think the gulf is weak, but it has its days just like anywhere else.
Additional Info:
Best on distant Hurricanes swells. In photo one the winds were still 40-50 mph.Two jetties on either side of the Venice Inlet provide the best surfing on the Southwest Florida coast.By far the best place to catch a southwest swell, North Jetty is one of the few places on the flat coast that will hold a big wave.
Location
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Located at the north side of the inlet in Venice, Florida. There is a park there where you can park the car.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Breakwater/jetty |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
10.06 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
15.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
27.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |