Sakonnet River Break
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Unknown and intense.
Additional Info:
This spot is very very rare, but if you get the right day and everything falls into place the river empties into the Atlantic during a neap tide on the 3rd weekend or so of september every few years due to the position of the moon. The force of this water and the right ground swell coming off the ocean creates a massive wave which is actually very easy to get to by just paddling out from the rocks North of it.
Location
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Park at 3rd Beach in Middletown, RI.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 10ft-12ft - 16ft and over |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Tuckerman's
1.03 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Elbow Ledge
1.25 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
2nd Beach
1.49 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |