Thirteenth Beach (The Beacon)

Thirteenth Beach (The Beacon) is an exposed, sand-bottom beach break known for powerful peaks and hollow/barreling a-frames that can produce very intense surfing. Conditions are affected by shifting sandbars, so the best run can vary from session to session, but the spot is described as highly consistent when the sand is right. For surfing, mid tide is repeatedly identified as the preferred window. The beach is best with offshore winds from the north to north-northeast, which can groom wave faces; more southerly flow is associated with heavier chop. Wave direction is reported as both lefts and rights, and the spot is generally characterized as suitable for intermediate-to-intermediate-advanced ability levels. Winter is the standout season for cleaner, more reliable surf, with May called out as the best month. Reports indicate the clean/usable conditions are particularly strong in May (with a noted higher clean percentage), and the break tends to hold well on the right swell. On larger swells it may start to close out, so selecting the right tide and entry line is important. Safety is a priority: strong, shifting rip currents are common, and rocks/submerged rocks or reef sections can come into play, particularly at lower tides. Local tips emphasize checking where the rips are before entering and being cautious around peaks/sections that can become very powerful and hollow.