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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Turtle Beach
USA, Gulf Coast, Florida
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Drive out to Siesta Key. Drive south on the main (and only) road on the island until you see the sign for Turtle Beach on the right hand side of the road. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyDon't know
Wave
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerPowerful, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
Turtle needs a bigger swell to break than the surrounding breaks in the area. When it does break it is often the best wave in the area. Can hold bigger waves with ease. Tends to have a strong longshore current. This is also the most powerful spot in the area.
Atmosphere
Hardly ever crowded. There are sharks in the area, but no attacks at this spot for a long time... if ever.
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Comments
By anonymous , 18-06-2003
I remember Elena - I was like 7 years old and Elena came up in the gulf. Anna Maria Island was going off!!!! We bodysurfed it for hours. That experience pretty much got me hooked on waves.
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By anonymous , 31-10-2005
east coaster - i came to this place by chance and it fired during Wilma..honest to god head high,aqua-green barrels.it closed out occasionally but what the fuck,it's Sarasota.Locals say it's only been doing it's thing for like a month,about how often they get decent waves here..A good spot to know for next hurricane season though.