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“The St Augustine Beach Pier sits south of Pope Rd and A1A Beach Blvd. The beach is wind,clean and not crowded. The best time to go fishing from the pier is at high tide. Parking at the pier is free. To sigh see from the pier is $1.00, fishing is $3.00 depending on age. The pier is open from 6am to 10pm. Bait and tackle are available for purchase as well as snacks and gifts. Many surfers enjoy the waves around the pier. When fishing from the pier you do not have to purchase a separate fishing license.”
StAugustineBeach.ORG from UNITED STATES - 22 Apr 2014
St Augustine Beach Pier Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 4 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.2(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.2(1: St Augustine Beach Pier is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.3(1: St Augustine Beach Pier is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Florida. 5: the best break in North Florida). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: St Augustine Beach Pier can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at St Augustine Beach Pier, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at St Augustine Beach Pier are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: St Augustine Beach Pier is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to St Augustine Beach Pier requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.3(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near St Augustine Beach Pier for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.3(1: Camping at St Augustine Beach Pier is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: St Augustine Beach Pier is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at St Augustine Beach Pier, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.3(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near St Augustine Beach Pier where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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