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Hollywood St

Right38.5375, -75.0533

Overview

Quality
Normal
Crowd
Empty
Experience
Good for all levels
Bottom
Sand and rocks

About this Spot

Hollywood St is a surf spot located in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, USA Northeast. The spot provides right left waves. It features a sandy bottom with some rocks, making it important to be cautious while surfing. The waves at Hollywood St sometimes break, offering a ride length of less than 50m. This spot is suitable for surfers of all experience levels, but it’s crucial to check your skills before paddling out to ensure the conditions match your abilities. The spot typically experiences medium tides and is often uncrowded, providing a peaceful surfing environment. Hollywood St is situated near other surf spots such as Indian River Inlet, Fenwick Island, Ocean City, Tower Road, and Dewey Beach. When surfing here, be aware of potential localism, especially when conditions are good. It’s also important to watch out for drivers from Pennsylvania. The spot can be particularly good during hurricane swells from the south. Hollywood St is located north of Ocean City in the small Delaware town of Bethany Beach. Bethany Beach is known as a quiet resort town, part of the ‘Quiet Resorts’ along with South Bethany and Fenwick Island. The town has a population of about 1,060 year-round residents, but this number swells to around 15,000 during the summer months. Bethany Beach features a short boardwalk, broad sandy beaches, motels, restaurants, and vacation homes. It’s bordered to the north by Delaware Seashore State Park, which contributes to its peaceful atmosphere. When visiting Hollywood St for surfing, remember to respect the locals and follow surf etiquette, especially if the spot becomes crowded. Always check the surf forecast and report before your visit to ensure optimal conditions for your surf session. While exploring the area, you might want to check if there are any surf webcams available for a real-time view of the conditions at Hollywood St.

Optimal Conditions

Best Swell
SE, S
Swell Direction
112.5°-202.5°
Best Wind
SW, W
Wind Direction
202.5°-292.5°
Best Tide
Medium (best tide movement: Rising tide)
Best Size
Good from 0.6 meters
Wave Length
< 50m
Frequency
Sometimes break (between 5 and 40)

Location

Coordinates

38.537483° N, -75.053333° W

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