Surf spot

Spuds

Forecast conditions and map view for Spuds in USA, Gulf Coast, Alabama. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, Gulf Coast, Alabama
Coordinates: 30.2732, -87.5474

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.3	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.5
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE
Wave period (s)	3	2.9	2.9	2.6	2.6	2.7	2.4	5.3	5.7	5.7	4.7	5.7	3.4	4.3	4.6	5.3	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.8	5.3	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.6	5.8	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.1	5.2	5.1	2.9	3.9	4.2	4	4.2	4.7	4.2	3.9	4.5	4.8	5	4.3	4.4	4.1	4.2	4.1	4.1	4.2	4.4	3.7	3.5	3.5
Wave energy (kJ)	3	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	3	11	12	11	6	11	8	16	23	25	17	13	9	11	11	11	8	6	8	7	6
Wind speed (km/h)	11.5	10.1	9.9	12	13.2	12.3	10.2	8.9	9.7	8.8	6.9	6.6	6.4	14.3	12.5	9.4	7.2	6.7	7.7	6.8	5	15.3	10.7	8.2	7.6	8.3	7.5	5.2	2.6	14.8	8.1	10.1	16	17	14.3	24.2	21.9	16.6	7.3	7	5.5	12.2	12.5	14.2	13.1	8	7.6	7.4	14.1	12.3	10.5	12.2	16.4	8.4	10.8	14.6
Wind direction	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WCross	WNWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WCross	WNWCross-off	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	WSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross-on	WCross	NWCross-off	NNWOffshore	NNEOffshore	SSWGlassy	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SECross-on	ESECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	NECross-off	ESECross-on	ENECross-off	NECross-off	ENECross-off	ECross	ECross	SOnshore	NWCross-off	NNEOffshore	ENECross-off	NECross-off	ENECross	SECross-on	SECross-on	NECross-off	ECross

Spuds (Alabama Gulf Coast, USA) is a small, often overlooked surf break on the Alabama coast, best known as a local hurricane/tropical-storm spot rather than a reliable daily wave. It’s part of the Gulf Coast’s rare surf scene, where wave quality depends heavily on swell direction, wind, tides, and sandbar placement.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beachbreak with shifting sandbars
Best conditions: Clean groundswell from tropical systems, especially when winds are light or offshore
Wave quality: Usually modest and inconsistent, but can become surprisingly good during the right storm setup
Crowd: Typically light compared with well-known surf regions, though local surfers will show up when it’s firing

Seasonal character

Summer/fall: Best chance for rideable surf thanks to hurricane season
Winter: Can still get swell from strong cold fronts, but conditions are often choppier and less dependable
Flat spells: Common between systems, which is normal for Gulf surfing

Hazards / considerations

Rip currents can be strong
Changing sandbars can make the break inconsistent
Storm surf may bring dangerous conditions, including debris and strong currents
Water quality and visibility can vary, especially after heavy rain

Overall vibe

Spuds is the kind of spot that rewards patience and storm watching. It’s not a famous destination break, but for surfers in Alabama it can deliver fun, punchy Gulf waves when the weather lines up.