Poles Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Poles Surf Guide
Good from afar, far from good. Such is the Poles brand slogan. In all fairness, it can be a lot worse on Long Island. Poles offers a variety of shifty, reef-sculpted peaks that can be plenty of fun on medium to large swells. Poles' triangle-shaped peaks roll in west of Ditch Plains need significant size to keep rolling.When hurricane season kicks in, Outside Poles lines up into one of the longest (and softest) waves around. Formerly called Fortress, for the old WWII-era bunkers along the lengthy backbone of dunes just in front, the break later became known as Poles for the pilings rising from the beach, which have since been wiped away thanks to a major storm many years ago.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Beginner to intermediate
Local Vibe
Doable
Mostly mellow to moderate.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Mellow to moderate.
Spot Rating
Fun
Can get pretty good on bigger days but usually softer than other spots.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Doable, but can be tough on bigger swells.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
The cliff walk, rocks.
Bring Your
Fish, Longboard
Access
Sometimes tricky.
Bottom
Rock and sand
Best Season
September through March
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