Fenwick Island
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This spot can be good to surf if you are around the area and dont' want to check anywhere else. It isn't the numero uno spot around, but when its not closing out, it can be a fun beach break.
Atmosphere:
In the summer the place is crowded with kooks of all kinds. Surfing is not allowed in the summer accept during certain times. The Fenwick surf shop has a crew of guys who surf near the main beach. Localism is no problem, unless you blantantly drop in on everyone.
Additional Info:
This spot is not good for beginners. It can break fast and hollow. The drops can be very steep on big swells, and it tends to closeout. Beach Replenishment has ruined most of fenwick. Some popular streets are main street/146th, virginia, north carolina av, and lewes.
Location
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Fenwick is in between the town of bethany and ocean city Maryland. Parking is difficult in the summer. Some parking available along the streets, and in main town.
| 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 | Hollow, Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
5.29 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
6.15 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |