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Access
From North (off island)... Take route 114 down the island..Take a right at route 214...Follow to end, take a left onto purgatory road, turns into sachuset point road, you'll see the beach as you drive down the hill...
From West (Newport)... take memorial blvd out of the city... pass 1st beach...turns into purgatory road...follow directions above
English (Translate this text in English): From North (off island)...<br />Take route 114 down the island..Take a right at route 214...Follow to end, take a left onto purgatory road, turns into sachuset point road, you'll see the beach as you drive down the hill...<br /><br />From West (Newport)...<br />take memorial blvd out of the city... pass 1st beach...turns into purgatory road...follow directions above
English (Translate this text in English): From North (off island)...<br />Take route 114 down the island..Take a right at route 214...Follow to end, take a left onto purgatory road, turns into sachuset point road, you'll see the beach as you drive down the hill...<br /><br />From West (Newport)...<br />take memorial blvd out of the city... pass 1st beach...turns into purgatory road...follow directions above
English (Translate this text in English): From North (off island)...&lt;br &#47;&gt;Take route 114 down the island..Take a right at route 214...Follow to end, take a left onto purgatory road, turns into sachuset point road, you'll see the beach as you drive down the hill...&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;From West (Newport)...&lt;br &#47;&gt;take memorial blvd out of the city... pass 1st beach...turns into purgatory road...follow directions above
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Second
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFun
Normal lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell direction
Good wind directionSouthWest, South
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide position
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
Webcam url
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Localism
Additional Information
Easy to surf, nice clean break, park in western lot, no surfing on east side of the beach..
English (Translate this text in English): Easy to surf, nice clean break, park in western lot, no surfing on east side of the beach..
English (Translate this text in English): Easy to surf, nice clean break, park in western lot, no surfing on east side of the beach..
English (Translate this text in English): Easy to surf, nice clean break, park in western lot, no surfing on east side of the beach..
Atmosphere
Long crescent beach, clean break... nice sand... beautiful scenery..wildlife refuge and prep school as backdrop...close to Newport
English (Translate this text in English): Long crescent beach, clean break... nice sand... beautiful scenery..wildlife refuge and prep school as backdrop...close to Newport
English (Translate this text in English): Long crescent beach, clean break... nice sand... beautiful scenery..wildlife refuge and prep school as backdrop...close to Newport
English (Translate this text in English): Long crescent beach, clean break... nice sand... beautiful scenery..wildlife refuge and prep school as backdrop...close to Newport
General
Considered one of the best surf spots in new england, very consistent... Great swells during huricanes, easy to surf, nice long clean break, nice beach...Local vibe is there but much lower than ruggles...Can be crowded in the summer
English (Translate this text in English): Considered one of the best surf spots in new england, very consistent... Great swells during huricanes, easy to surf, nice long clean break, nice beach...Local vibe is there but much lower than ruggles...Can be crowded in the summer
English (Translate this text in English): Considered one of the best surf spots in new england, very consistent... Great swells during huricanes, easy to surf, nice long clean break, nice beach...Local vibe is there but much lower than ruggles...Can be crowded in the summer
English (Translate this text in English): Considered one of the best surf spots in new england, very consistent... Great swells during huricanes, easy to surf, nice long clean break, nice beach...Local vibe is there but much lower than ruggles...Can be crowded in the summer
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