Naragansett
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Great, fun spot for anyone who is learning, or looking to charge and get barreled.
Additional Info:
Early spring, fall, and winter is best; not very crowded, best waves on Nor'easters and hurricanes, only locals, cool-cold-freezing water (34 and above) and all the lots are open for easy access. Have low expectations and you will be rewarded on a good swell. Holds up to about 12 ft on big hurri swells and nor'easters. Your log and your shortboard. Also have a wide variety of suits form a 6/5/4 for winter and a S/S fullsuit for summer.
Location
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From Boston, 95 south to Rt.4 to Rt.1..first exit..and head toward the ocean ! It beats Nantasket and Newport hands down !
| 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 | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Monahans Dock
0.05 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Narragansett Town Beach
0.52 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Coast Guard House
1.06 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Boulders |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |