Gulf Jewel

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Surf

This property is located near Surfside Jetty. During a strong south or southwest wind you can sometimes find shelter close to the jetty. The jetty is usually smaller than Octagon but it can be a lot cleaner. Good place to go if you're with the kids, or Octagon is super crowded. It's also a popular spot for a "jetty jump" during a hurricane because it offers an alternative to the long (think 20 minutes if you're in elite shape) paddle out through a quarter mile of white wash.

This property is also located near Octagon. A Texas classic. This spot is named after the beach house with an octagon shaped roof. The Octagon house finally succumbed to decades of beach erosion and hurricanes, and only lives on as a fond memory for Texas surfers. Thankfully though, the surf is still there. This section of beach typically has the best sandbars in the area and can produce some lined up long rides when conditions are right. So exactly when are conditions "right"? Surf can pop up any time of year, but in late fall when a strong south or south east wind has been blowing followed by a weak cold front with winds from the North West, things can get really fun. If you can be there when the conditions line up you'll score some epic longboard and sometimes shortboard waves. But it usually doesn't last longer than a day. The standard conditions for the Surfside area are small knee to waist high mushy waves. Don't underestimate the fun factor though. Sandy bottom, friendly locals and water temps in the mid 80's can make for some memorable summer and fall surf sessions.

Surf Type

• Beach break
• Short board
• Longboard
• SUP
• Beginner/Learn to Surf
• Warm water

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Property Images

Looking southwest towards the jetty

Your home away from home

Aerial view - right on the sand!

Looking east towards Octagon

Great porch for watching the waves crash

Open kitchen

Bunkroom for the kids