Madaquecham (Nantucket Island)

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A really nice spot that can hold a decent swell. If the sand bars are in order, there are 2 distinct peaks with the outside left and right the choice direction. The shark warning is only a precaution...we're NOT talking SA, Oz or Florida style dangers..

Atmosphere:
The atmosphere is pretty chilled...not a lot of people know about it, so there tends to be little crowding. It's a beautiful set-up and when it works it definately warrants the 'regional classic' rating. It needs a big swell to work though and you've got to time it right to get the low or outgoing mid-tide.

Additional Info:
You can get some great pictures from the top of the (very small) cliff over looking the peaks...

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Access

Quite tricky...to get here you have to head towards Sconset from town, down Threemilestone Road and take the right down a road called Old Tom Nevers...follow it all the way down along side what I think is an Air field...then take the left down the dirt track and follow it all the way to the cliff..This takes about 10mins...Park, get out and jump in.

WalkInstant access (<5 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeSandbar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fun
FrequencyDon't know
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionSouth, SouthEast
Swell directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell size5ft-6ft - 10ft+
TideLow tide only
Tide movementRising and falling tides
Crowd
WeekEmpty
WeekendEmpty
Dangers

Rips / undertow, Sharks

Videos

None

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Bottom:Sandy
Frequency:Don't know
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Direction:Right and left
Bottom:Sandy
Frequency:Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)