Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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If you have a permit u can drive up on the beach, if not theres parking at Gilgo Beach for $8 if your not a Babylon Town resident. DistanceDay trip WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special access4x4 |
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, West, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, SouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising tide
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
- Rips / undertow
- Localism
The 4x4 is very similar to the nieghboring Hemlocks and Gilgo breaks. It's usually the same if not better then gilgo without the crowds. The fisherman at the beach will usually leave u alone unless you are surfing in front of there lines. They have been known to call the cops.
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By Anonymous , 29-09-2009
parking at gilgo for $8? - pleeeasee, try 30 bucks. only fools pay this fee.