2nd Beach
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Considered one of the best surf spots in new england, very consistent... Great swells during huricanes, easy to surf, nice long clean break, nice beach...Local vibe is there but much lower than ruggles...Can be crowded in the summer
Atmosphere:
Long crescent beach, clean break... nice sand... beautiful scenery..wildlife refuge and prep school as backdrop...close to Newport
Additional Info:
Easy to surf, nice clean break, park in western lot, no surfing on east side of the beach..
Location
Loading...Access
From North (off island)...
Take route 114 down the island..Take a right at route 214...Follow to end, take a left onto purgatory road, turns into sachuset point road, you'll see the beach as you drive down the hill...
From West (Newport)...
take memorial blvd out of the city... pass 1st beach...turns into purgatory road...follow directions above
| 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 with rock |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.14 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
1.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
1.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |