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Skim Spots- Here are a few spots that are said to be good. Note that all of the info. here is strictly opinion and I'm sure you'll find someone saying something different about each spot. If you arent sure... go out and check it yourself. Since this is the Gulf coast all wave quality depends on weather conditions. Sand Pebble- Located just south of John's Pass, Sand Pebble (named because of the close resort) is a very popular spot for skimming in Pinellas. Home to some of the most hardcore locals (Pete Anderson, Langer, Butch), 124th can be a great place to make a name out of yourself as well as find some of the nicest waves around. Sand Pebble has its own style of skim that is impossible to predict unless your standing on the beach watching the waves. When other places are good, this place could be better, or flat. Lines aren't as rare as other places and you'll never skim the same type of wave twice here. The tides vary. Redington Beach Access- This break is rarely predictable and there are actually a few spots to choose from. The left of the rocks is good on bigger days because it is much cleaner than the right. The sand actually veers off the ropes guarding the rocks and if the waves are just right, you can cheat a little bit and pull into the back door of some nice sized rides. The waves on this side are smaller, less powerful, and not always onshore. Lines on this side of the rocks are non-existent. However on the other side of the rocks you can find some pretty sweet lines, left and right, depending on the weather. Close to the rocks on the right side might not always be the best way to go. There are lots of little kiddies and lots of angry parents. If you move down about 50 yards from the rocks it is just as good most of the time. Surf is sometimes doable here as well. Keep your eye out for east coasters during hurricane season because this is a popular spot for them. When surf is huge, current is unbearable. It is possible to let the current take you around the rocks... but we don't suggest surfing until your past them. It's all a matter of preference when it comes to the best tide. Free parking is just behind the park. North Jetty- Down in Sarasota, Fl, the north jetty can get pretty crazy and still stay clean. With such a big drop off the shore skim comes up here and it almost seems like the gulf knows what we want. If you live in the Pinellas area then its only about an hour drive after crossing the Skyway. Since your in Venice anyway, you might want to stop in and find yourself a new board at the Zap Warehouse. For details on where that's located check out the links page. Cameron's Cove- Named for the hotel near the break, Cameron Cove or "Cams" is a great spot. Although flat when winds are low, this wave seldom breaks offshore and has an excellent peak. Direction and strength depends on speed and you might want to watch out for rocks. People tend to flock south, however, do to its "suck up" style of skim. The wave itself doesn't seem to curl when it isn't big. Instead, it takes that water washed up from the beach and sucks it up and overlaps. It is 24th Ave. on your map. If you don't think this spot is looking so great when you step onto the sand, you might want to go back to your car and try 12th, 8th, or even Central. If it's bad there....whip out the videos bc your sittin' at home today. Central- No, we're not talking about Central Ave, St. Pete. We're talking about Central Ave, Indian rocks. Hit Ulmerton to the beach and go north. Or West bay to the beach and go south 10 blocks. This is the spot your going to want to hit if Cams is sucking up and not breaking over. With a little bit of wind you've got yourself a Grade A prime cut of 100 percent all natural skim action. Have fun. |
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