1st beach
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Huge parking lot right in front of the beach. Couldn't be easier. Real mellow spot with slow waves. Breaks both ways and is a good starting point for beginners. Is nice because it blocks a lot of the local winds. Watch out for the attack of the nasty red seaweed that sometimes plagues the cove. You'll know it's there if the white wash is no longer white but red.
Location
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Right in the heart of Middletown, RI right up against Newport. It has a big green building with bathrooms and whatnot in it. In a nice cove that blocks a lot of the wind slop. Along the south side of the cove are large mansions can't miss them.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Crowded |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Ruggles
1.11 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Tuckerman's
1.35 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
2nd Beach
1.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |