Point Judith aka. The Lighthouse
Skill Level: For advanced and expert surfers only. Wave Type: Point Break. Best Swell Direction: SSE. Best Wind Direction: NW to WSW. Best Tide: Mid tide. Swell Direction Range: ESE to SSW. Surfable Break Size: Thigh plus. Bottom Type: Stone reef, rocks, large boulders.
Comments: Long rights on the east side of the point (this side is protected from W to SW winds). A shorter left on the west (south) side that needs shoulder plus S or SE surf. Another top New England spot. Not for beginners, there are large boulders and rocks everywhere. Also this is not a good spot to bring no-surfing friends (no real beach, all there is to see is a lighthouse, from the outside). Hazards: Shallow rock bottom. Large rocks. Did I mention rocks. Localism: When it gets crowded, rudeness, more than localism, emerges (but mostly from the many barely post-pubescent groms which frequent this break). Directions: Take Rt. 1 follow signs to Point Judith, take right before you hit the Ocean and got the end of the road (you'll see the lighthouse). Parking: Large parking lot right in front of the lighthouse. Links to Check Before You Go: n/a.