Goosewing Beach (Westport)

Goosewing Beach (Westport) is a fairly exposed beach-reef-point break area that can provide reliable surf throughout the year. Waves can break both ways (left and right), including over boulders near a creek runoff, and the setup is described as intermediate-friendly overall. For swell, the spot is commonly associated with southeast to south swell working best, while also being described as able to function with other south/southwest-related directions depending on the day. Sources also describe the surf as capable of handling smaller groundswells (around 2 ft / 0.6 m) up to roughly 10 ft (around 3 m) when conditions cooperate, with peeling/mixed wave shapes most often reported. Wind-wise, north winds are generally preferred because they tend to play offshore at this location. A sea-breeze pattern is also reported for warmer months, with stronger afternoon development later in spring through early fall; this tends to mean more consistent wind-driven sessions in those periods. Safety and access matter here: riders report dangerous rips/currents, as well as submerged rocks/reef sections. In addition, the area is managed as a nature preserve with bird-nesting considerations—staying off dunes is mandatory, and dogs and certain zones can be restricted during nesting season. Winter sessions require serious wetsuit insulation (hood, gloves, and boots are specifically emphasized).