The Wave
The break tends to clean up on long-period southerly to south-southeast swells with light north-northwest winds (NNW offshores).
Waves are usually sub-3ft but can spike during tropical events and move with shifting sandbars.
Surf GuideAlabama
West Pass
A mellow Gulf Shores sand/rock pass that serves mellow lefts and rights with easy access and occasional hurricane-season punch. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for West Pass in Alabama.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationAlabama, US
Forecast
- Waves 1 ft
- Period 4 s
- Wind NE 5 kt
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Lineup Insights
Lineup Guide
Park at the public lot directly across the beach for easy walk-in access and watch for stingrays and jellyfish from the adjacent marshy lagoon.
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