Montauk point - Turtles
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Fickle spot but excellent when on. Can get crowded.
Atmosphere:
Three sections. The first section is usually dominated by locals, you will catch waves but you'll have to hassle for them.
The other two sections are friendlier but can be very crowded.
Additional Info:
Swell direction and tide will have a big effect on this spot. Rip can be very strong and the paddle is long (you better be fit if it's big!).
A good take off spot is right in front of round boulder, stay up on the face of the wave and pump hard to connect to the next section.
Location
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Park by the Montauk lighthouse. 5min walk to the beach
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Boulders |
| Power | Fast, Powerful |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Ultra crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
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Terrace
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
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| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Trailor Park
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |