Columbia Street is a sand-bottomed beach break at Wrightsville Beach that peels both left and right.
When It Works
The bank picks up swell from the south through the north, and it really switches on with a north swell. It's usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 3 m / 10 ft, and it holds a touch more size than nearby Oceanic Pier. The high crowds are a good sign of how consistently it delivers.
Wind and Tide
Look for a northwest offshore wind. Every tide is rideable, but a rising tide is the better call, since an incoming tide brings hollower, more powerful waves.
Local Tips
Expect a busy lineup when it's on. Those punchy incoming-tide waves get heavily surfed, so the good banks rarely go to waste.
Access
There's a lifeguard on the beach and a surf shop close by. For parking you've got a car park with free parking alongside paid, metered, and roadside options, though it's only free in winter, so plan ahead in summer when the few meters and pay lots fill quickly.
