Captiva Island
Captiva Island Surf Spot Details
| Wave Quality Rating | 2 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wave | Beach break |
| Direction of Wave | Right & left |
| Bottom | Sand |
| Difficulty | Beginners |
| Crowd Level | Not Too Bad |
| Hazards | none |
General Description
Hurricane swells and cold fronts bring the best waves for this spot. Windy days bring ride-able decent waves if you're from the area and don't want to travel too far. There's a spot with a jetty to the right of the beach that you can jump off. The south coast end of Sanibel and the west coasts of Sanibel/Captiva often experience very different conditions.
General Info
How to get there
Cross the bridge to Sanibel Island, and go through Sanibel.And then Cross bridge to Captiva at Blind Pass
Where to Stay
Sanibel/Captiva are mega expensive. Plan on spending per night $150+ in Sanibel and $200+ in Captiva. You can find rooms for around $80/night just into the mainland.
Access & Parking Info / Cost
Unfortunately it costs a whopping $6.00 to cross the bridge on Sanibel to even get to Captiva. Parking is $2 per hour at public parking sites. A place called McCarthy's Marina offers all day beach parking for $10. They love money out here.50 dollars at tweenies
Equipment Hire
A place called Yolo Sports on Andy Rosse ln. In Captiva. about 1/2 mile from public parking. He rents skimboards and longboards. Fair prices for the area to say the least.
When its Flat?
summertime, when the weather is nice for the most part.
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