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Elevators

3.5 — based on 17 community signals
4.2 12 species 26 contributors

Elevators is a year-round surf spot in the United States with a small but active local community.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Activity
surf
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
8.7 kn
Wave
2.02 m
Water
27.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (28%)
Now: ENE (75°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.79m

Today: High 10:00 (+0.78m), Low 19:00 (+0.42m)

+1.0 m+0.2 m
▲ 10:00 · +0.78m ▼ 19:00 · +0.42m ▼ 21:00 · +0.41m ▲ 22:00 · +0.42m Now +0.3m
Fri 18Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24
UV8.35 · very high Air PM2.58 · good 06:07 18:19
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-18 9.4 2.08 8 5mm
09-19 8.9 2.2 8 7mm
09-20 11.5 2.16 9 5mm
09-21 12.2 2 8 1mm
09-22 8.5 2.64 8 34mm
09-23 7.6 2.62 8 46mm
09-24 11 2.54 6 59mm

About this spot

Elevators is a reliable US surf break that works throughout the year, making it accessible to surfers whenever conditions align. The spot has a modest but engaged community, with several video clips documenting sessions there. It sits outside marine protection areas, so access is straightforward for surfers looking to paddle out without regulatory constraints. The break attracts enough regular traffic to have generated community documentation, suggesting it offers consistent enough waves to keep locals coming back. While specific details on wave height, period, or bottom composition aren't widely published, the year-round potential indicates it handles swells across multiple seasons and directions. Elevators works best as part of a broader US coast exploration rather than as a destination in isolation. Check current conditions through local forecasts and community reports before sessions, especially if traveling from out of state. The spot benefits from its lack of protected status—no permits or special access required.

📖 Guide: Diving in the United States: 87 Sites From Springs to Open Ocean

Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 11743km · ~2701kg · €49

FAQ

Is Elevators good year-round?

Yes. Elevators works throughout the year, though specific months may offer more consistent swells depending on regional wind and swell patterns.

What's the skill level needed?

Difficulty ratings for Elevators are not widely documented. Check local community reports and videos before your first visit to assess whether it suits your ability.

What marine life is typical here?

Specific marine species data is limited. Standard coastal marine life typical of US breaks may be present—check local reports for recent observations.

Do I need permits to surf Elevators?

No. Elevators is not within a marine protected area, so no special permits are required to access and surf the break.

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

47 records · 43 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Nerita picea

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Last seen:
4 Jan 2026
×1records

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
14 Mar 2022
×1records

Delphinidae

Dolphins
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 Feb 2020
×1records

Macrophiothrix demessa

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2013
×1records

Palaemonidae

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2013
×1records

Calcinus guamensis

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2013
×1records

Alpheidae

Malacostraca · Alpheidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2013
×1records

Coralliophila violacea

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Last seen:
6 Aug 2013
×1records

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Last seen:
17 Feb 2009
×1records

Pseudorca crassidens

false killer whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Last seen:
20 Jul 2008
×1records
Depth:
0 m

Lysidice unicornis

Polychaeta · Eunicidae
OBIS
Last seen:
5 Jun 2002
×1records
Depth:
20 m

Saccocirrus waianaensis

Polychaeta · Saccocirridae
OBIS
Last seen:
5 Jun 2002
×1records
Depth:
14 m

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

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Raw Files ThyssenKrupp Isis elevator surf in depth tour

elevaTOURS (dieselducy)
💬 3 top comments
  • wow your "safety first" preparation is prefect

    @Barrel8615 · 👍 0
  • This is how many time he says (before I get started) 👇

    @carsonbradford1322 · 👍 6
  • This is awesome!

    @CAelevators. · 👍 7

KONE EcoDisc MRL Traction Elevators - Surf Style/Parking Garage - Clearwater Beach, FL

Garden State Elevators
💬 2 top comments
  • I actually rode this elevator today when I was at Clearwater

    @ishanjani9885 · 👍 0
  • What EcoDisc is that?

    @evt.satellite_01 · 👍 0

Surfers and Elevators - The Miracle Journal

TheMiracleJournal
wind peaks Mar-Jul-Aug, calmest Dec-Sep-Oct.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)

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