Surf Guide

To view the Supertubes live HD surf cam, CLICK HERE. Surfers everywhere are pretty tuned into the smells of their local beach. In Southern California, dry offshores tinge the air with chaparral; in parts of Australia, the smell of eucalyptus wafts out to the lineup and in Hawaii, the plumeria kicks in with the trades. The smells are almost as much of the surfing experience as the waves themselves. The Supertubes experience is no different, though inarguably far stinkier. There's a fish factory at the north end of the beach that pumps out the pungent odor of drying and decomposing fish bits and coats the lineup with a briny smoke. But a little stench is a small price to pay for the roundness of the beachbreak barrels. Make no mistake: Supertubes is one of the best waves in Europe. There's one main peak with a super-fast (though makable) left, and a somewhat shorter right, and one other peak down the beach that's not quite as perfect but still way better than your average day at Huntington Pier.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced

BegIntAdv

intermediate to advanced

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Yep. It's a small town, so everyone knows who's local and who's not, and they're not afraid to let you know. If you're around for a while, and paddle out solo, your chances are better.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

Hell yeah: expect 50 to 100 guys out when it's pumping. There's a really good chance you may not get a set wave off the peak on your own.

Spot Rating

Perfect

PoorPerfect

8

Shoulder Burn

Light

LightExhausting

2

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

southwest

Wind

north

Surf Height

head high to double overhead

Tide

mid to high