Know Before You Go
When it comes to Southern New England surf,
Rhode Island gets the lion’s share, thanks to the hidden coves and rocky outcrops. The state is divided into ‘zones’, both having the same surf size: Newport and Narragansett.
To start off, the surf crowds at Narragansett Bay are varied. You could run into welcoming fellows, or loud-mouthed locals! This is understandable, considering that temperatures are low in winter, and the hot summers remain flat. You can’t just show up during the peak hurricane season and expect the locals to be welcoming. Not to mention, winters are also quite crowded, thanks to innovations in wet suit technology.
Along with crowds, there are also some hazards to watch out for. Wear the wrong wet suit, and there is always a risk of hypothermia. There’s also a danger of frost bites. Not to mention, rock bottom breaks can result in broken fins, broken boards and even broken bones.
There’s also a sunken barge in the surf zone, in the center of Narragansett Town Beach. This barge gives rise to dangerous currents during heavy surf. Moreover, it is submerged and is rusting away with shard metal edges.
In fact, a lot of surf spots in Narragansett are rock bottom breaks and have no sandy beach entry points. Take extra caution when walking on rocks covered with black moss or other natural marine growth, as these tend to be slippery.
As far as the best season is considered, fall is generally the best time to be in New England, as it is the season of the nor’easter.
When it comes to Southern New England surf, Rhode Island gets the lion’s share, thanks to the hidden coves and rocky outcrops. The state is divided into ‘zones’, both having the same surf size: Newport and Narragansett.
What divides Rhode Island into two is the Narragansett Bay, which is undoubtedly one of the best sailing points in the world. But today, we are going to briefly talk about Surfing the Narragansett Bay.
Along with crowds, there are also some hazards to watch out for. Wear the wrong wet suit, and there is always a risk of hypothermia. There’s also a danger of frost bites. Not to mention, rock bottom breaks can result in broken fins, broken boards and even broken bones.
There’s also a sunken barge in the surf zone, in the center of Narragansett Town Beach. This barge gives rise to dangerous currents during heavy surf. Moreover, it is submerged and is rusting away with shard metal edges.
In fact, a lot of surf spots in Narragansett are rock bottom breaks and have no sandy beach entry points. Take extra caution when walking on rocks covered with black moss or other natural marine growth, as these tend to be slippery.
As far as the best season is considered, fall is generally the best time to be in New England, as it is the season of the nor’easter.
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