Straws Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
E
Wind
NW
Surf Height
Knee-high to a few feet overhead.
Tide
Higher tides offer mellower waves.
Straws Point Surf Guide
Straws Point is a lefthand rock-reef pointbreak that occasionally offers a less-intense, against-the-grain right and works best up to head-high. However, when a powerful NE swell manages to wrap into the area, it will hold a bit more size. The waves tend to get hollower and line up better along the reef on lower tides. Straws loves straight E swells and NW winds. The reality is that Straw's will work on an overhead swell but it is always quite soft. It is possible to connect the dots from way outside to the very inside beachbreak (about 300 yards), which, no matter how soft the wave, is still really fun. If every place else nearby is too crowded, then its worth a look. Mellow waves equal mellow crowds.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Beautiful pointbreaks accommodate beautiful styles, regardless of equipment.
Local Vibe
Doable
Mellow by New England standards, but maybe leave the camera at home.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Generally speaking, the further north you go in this world, the less people you’re likely to see.
Spot Rating
Fun
A lefthand pointbreak that wraps around a rock reef in a bucolic wonderland. What’s not to like?
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Would be the normal pointbreak experience, if not for all that extra neoprene.
Water Quality
Clean
If this water was any clearer, you’d swear it was one big contact lens. Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time.
Hazards
Sharks, hypothermia, rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Sketchy, limited parking.
Bottom
Rock reef and sand.
Best Season
September-March
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