Napatree Jetty
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20 BUCKS TO PARK IN THE SUMMER AAAAAAAAA
Atmosphere:
Surfed during an Autumn hurricane swell when Watch Hill was blown out. No crowds, and great fun waves.
Additional Info:
A good wave to surf when the nearby Watch Hill and Misquamicut beaches are blown out and closing out. Swell has to be at least 4-5 feet for this to break.
Location
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WATCH HILL RIGHT OFF BAY STREET TAKE A RIGHT INTO THE BIG PARKING LOT -FOLLOW TO THE END- WALK 400 YARDS OUT TO NAPATREE PT THE JETTY STARTS NAPATREE
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Breakwater/jetty |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
east beach lighthouse
0.50 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Dickeys
3.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Misquamicut State Beach
3.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |