Surf spot

Fossil Beach (Kodiak)

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Country: USA, Alaska
Coordinates: 57.4266, -152.3531

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	1	2	1.7	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.1	1.1	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.8	1	1	1.1	1	0.9	0.7	0.8
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	S
Wave period (s)	10.3	11.9	11.8	12.1	11.8	10.1	9.9	5.2	5	8.1	8.9	6	8	4.3	4.6	4.7	4.3	4.5	5.8	5.1	5.2	6.6	11.3	6.9	10.1	8.7	8.7	11.8	5.8	8	6.4	6.8	6.8	7	6.5	5.8	5.7	6.5	6.7	6.5	5.5	5.2	5.2	6	5.5	4.8	4.3	4.8	4.2	4.3	4.7	5	5.3	5.5	5.8	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	137	165	159	178	168	124	113	36	29	50	46	27	35	22	22	19	25	24	15	13	10	10	41	11	29	13	9	32	11	123	315	251	211	166	136	78	82	57	41	38	32	22	23	17	12	10	9	8	23	34	47	57	61	47	29	37
Wind speed (km/h)	1.4	8.2	4.7	3.3	6.9	6.4	5.7	0.4	3.6	1	3.9	4.2	5.9	5.9	1.3	2.5	7.1	0.4	4.3	3	8.7	18.1	21.7	26	30.4	27.3	26.4	24.4	28.8	28	29	16.6	4.6	6.6	5.1	5.5	8.9	8.9	9.4	8.8	5.8	4.4	5.4	1.9	6.4	8.7	3.1	2.7	5.3	6.5	3.1	0.5	7.4	8.7	5.4	3.9
Wind direction	WGlassy	SWCross-on	WGlassy	NGlassy	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	NECross-off	EGlassy	NWGlassy	SEGlassy	NEGlassy	ENEGlassy	SECross-on	SECross-on	SEGlassy	NGlassy	NNEOffshore	WGlassy	SWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	NWGlassy	SOnshore	WCross	NNWCross-off	NNECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	NGlassy	NOffshore	NNWGlassy	SSEOnshore	SSWOnshore	NWGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNEOffshore	NECross-off	NEGlassy	SWGlassy	SSEOnshore	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSEGlassy

Fossil Beach (Kodiak), Alaska — Surf Spot Description

Fossil Beach is a remote, cold-water surf break on the north side of Kodiak Island, Alaska, near the town of Kodiak. It’s a rugged beachbreak exposed to North Pacific swell, offering a wild, uncrowded surf experience surrounded by dramatic coastal scenery.

What it’s like

Wave type: Beachbreak
Best swell: Northwest to southwesterly groundswells
Wind: Generally best in light offshore or calm conditions; onshore winds can make it messy quickly
Water temperature: Very cold year-round, so thick wetsuits, boots, gloves, and hood are essential
Crowds: Usually minimal due to the cold water and remote setting

Conditions

Fossil Beach can pick up solid swell and produce fun, punchy waves when the conditions line up. Like many Alaska surf spots, it can be highly inconsistent and weather-dependent. The spot works best with the right tide and a clean swell window, but storms and strong winds are common.

Hazards

Cold water and hypothermia risk
Powerful surf and strong currents
Rocky sections and debris
Rapidly changing weather
Limited amenities and remote access

Best for

This spot is best suited for experienced surfers comfortable in cold, challenging conditions. It’s a unique destination for adventurous surfers looking for a raw, off-the-grid session in one of the most scenic surf regions in the Pacific Northwest/Alaska.