On Saturday, my buddies and I loaded up our surfboards and drove out to the coast to Westport, WA for another fantastic surf session. When the ocean has 5 ft - 10 ft swells to offer and the wind is behaving, you can count on one of the three surf locations at Westport to provide decent waves to ride.
Half Moon Bay (or known as the Cove) is by far my favorite of the three spots. The bay is often sheltered from the howling winds, which will allow for clean breaking waves to roll in one after another for hours of shredding! I recommend this spot from my personal experience. However, if you enjoy surfing right towards danger, this next spot is for you!
The Groins is the next spot on the map, and is right next to the boat marina. You are probably hoping I am going to say the boat traffic is the issue at this spot, but it is the many jetties made out of massive boulders which create the danger here. You'll find yourself riding in on some nice waves, but don't let the temptation of riding them all the way until closeout consume you! If you ride too long you'll find yourself hitting some jagged boulders and well, that will put a ding in you and your board! I don't mean to instill too much fright into you, because in the end you will enjoy a few good rides!
Finally, the third spot is known as the Jetty. You are exposed to the mighty Pacific Ocean when you surf this area! A long jetty shoots out into the ocean, which allows surfers to walk out to the desired waves and hop right in! This is nice because paddling out through shore break can be quite the task! So ride the "perfect" wave in, jump out onto the sandy beach, and walk back out on the jetty while you scope out the next "perfect" set!
Overall, I enjoy every surf session here at Westport, and I hope you are able to enjoy your session! However, make sure to suit up in a cozy 4:3mm wetsuit with booties and gloves! The water is a brain freezing 51 degrees Fahrenheit, but the experience surpasses the discomfort of cold water! Enjoy.
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