Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate. Wave Type: Beach Break. Best Swell Direction: E or SE. Best Wind Direction: N to WSW. Best Tide: Low to Mid (incoming). Swell Direction Range: E to ESE (and SSE if big and NE on big Noreasters). Surfable Break Size: Knee plus. Bottom Type: Sand (with rocks at both ends of the beach).
Comments: Both this break and Good Harbor are more consistent than generally thought. As with most beach breaks the paddle out can be a challenge if waves are big but the channel close to the rocks on the right side is a great help. However, surfing is forbidden 9 to 5 in the summer months (June through August), while lifeguards are on duty. The beach also gets extremely crowded with tourists if the weather is good. Hazards: Lack of parking. Localism: A few well-known and ill-liked troublemakers. Parking: A couple small lots at $5-$10 (weekdays-weekends).