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Elevators

3.5 — based on 17 community signals
4.2 12 especies 26 colaboradores

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
Shore entry

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Mejores meses
Todo el año

Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
8.7 kn
Olas
2.02 m
Agua
27.9°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (28%)
Now: ENE (75°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.79m

Hoy: Alta 10:00 (+0.78m), Baja 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 Ahora +0.3m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.35 · very high Aire PM2.58 · good 06:07 18:19
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
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.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Estados Unidos: 87 Sitios desde Manantiales hasta el Océano Abierto

Mejores meses

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

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 12719km · ~2925kg · €53

Preguntas frecuentes

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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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

47 registros · 43 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Nerita picea

Gastropoda · Neritidae
GBIF
Última observación:
4 ene 2026
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
14 mar 2022
×1registros

Delphinidae

Dolphins
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
10 feb 2020
×1registros

Macrophiothrix demessa

Ophiuroidea · Ophiotrichidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 ago 2013
×1registros

Palaemonidae

Malacostraca · Palaemonidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 ago 2013
×1registros

Calcinus guamensis

Malacostraca · Diogenidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 ago 2013
×1registros

Alpheidae

Malacostraca · Alpheidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 ago 2013
×1registros

Coralliophila violacea

Gastropoda · Muricidae
OBIS
Última observación:
6 ago 2013
×1registros

Megaptera novaeangliae

Humpback whale
Mammalia · Balaenopteridae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 feb 2009
×1registros

Pseudorca crassidens

false killer whale
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
20 jul 2008
×1registros
Profundidad:
0 m

Lysidice unicornis

Polychaeta · Eunicidae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 jun 2002
×1registros
Profundidad:
20 m

Saccocirrus waianaensis

Polychaeta · Saccocirridae
OBIS
Última observación:
5 jun 2002
×1registros
Profundidad:
14 m

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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