Surf spot

Mill Bay

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Country: USA, Alaska
Coordinates: 57.8210, -152.3514

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.3	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4
Wave direction	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SE	SE	ESE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	8.5	8.4	8.4	8.3	8.3	10.8	10.3	10.3	10.1	10.2	9.2	9.1	9.2	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	4.1	4	4.3	4.6	4.2	5.3	5.7	5.8	4.5	4.5	4.7	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.2	4	3.8	4.4	4.5	4.3	3.3	3.5	4	4.5	4.8	5.3	5.5	5.7	6	6
Wave energy (kJ)	5	5	3	3	3	5	4	4	5	4	4	4	3	2	2	3	2	2	2	3	4	2	3	3	1	4	3	1	4	17	11	8	7	6	5	5	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	3	10	25	41	39	31	20	15	12
Wind speed (km/h)	4.2	3.6	4.9	2.9	3.8	9.1	0.4	6.1	4.7	2	1.5	0.4	4.4	8.7	2.9	4.4	3.6	2.3	2.9	1.5	6	5.8	3.7	11.3	13.9	10.5	18	19.1	18.6	20.2	14.7	6.5	3.1	7.2	7.1	4.1	5.7	9.5	4.1	4.5	4.5	6.4	4.2	2.5	6.5	5.6	4	1.9	4.7	4	4	3	7.8	6.8	3.3	3.4
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Mill Bay, Alaska (USA) is a scenic surf and paddle spot on the Kodiak Island area, known more for its cold-water, rugged conditions than for classic tropical-style surfing. It’s a remote Gulf of Alaska location with dramatic coastal scenery, steep shoreline, and powerful North Pacific swell.

Surf character

Wave type: Exposed point/reef and beach-break style depending on exact setup and swell direction.
Best conditions: Strong winter swells and offshore winds can produce solid waves, though conditions are often challenging.
Skill level: Generally better for experienced surfers due to cold water, remoteness, and variable weather.

Environment

Water temperature: Very cold year-round, so thick wetsuits, booties, gloves, and hood are usually necessary.
Weather: Frequently cold, windy, and wet; conditions can change quickly.
Landscape: Beautiful and wild, with forested coastline, rocky points, and mountain-backed views typical of Kodiak Island.

Access and logistics

Remote: Not a mainstream surf destination, and access may require local knowledge, boats, or careful overland planning depending on the exact break.
Crowds: Usually minimal compared with famous surf regions.
Hazards: Cold water exposure, rocks, strong currents, and storm surf.

Overall

Mill Bay is best described as a remote, cold-water Alaskan surf location with powerful swell and very few crowds, appealing mostly to adventurous surfers looking for rugged conditions rather than easy, consistent surf.