Overview
Seaside Reef is predominantly a left that sucks out on the takeoff, then flattens across the shoulder before reforming into a quick, whackable shorebreak. The right off the peak is much softer, but with a bit of effort you can milk it along to the same inside section. It breaks over a mix of sand and rock and earns its reputation as a rippable reef. On smaller days with a high tide, the inside shorebreak turns into a fun option of its own.
When It Works
The spot draws swell from west to west-northwest (W-WNW) and is usable from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 1.8 m / 6 ft. Size ranges from shoulder-high up to a few feet overhead, and on extreme low tides the left can throw some serious tubes. The season runs through autumn and winter, roughly November to March, and the wave quality is good when it lines up.
Wind and Tide
Look for east-northeast (ENE) offshore wind, with a workable window stretching from north-northeast through east to southeast (NNE-E-SE). It breaks on low and mid tide, and a rising tide is generally the better call. Keep in mind that low tide brings the risk of face plants on the reef.
Local Tips
Seaside Reef suits intermediate and expert surfers, and it rewards a shortboard, fish, or bodyboard depending on the day. Expect a moderately busy lineup when it works, and be ready for a tight takeoff zone at the peak. The atmosphere leans a little reserved but is mostly mellow.
Access
Getting in here could not be any easier.
