K38 and 39 Reviews and Ratings
(Rhode Island, USA)
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Visitor reviews of K38 and 39 surf break
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“Was introduced to the K's while in grad school at URI; water was 40, air, 30, and light snow, but, from Pt. Judith village, perfect A-frames left and rights with 30 yd rides. Bottom is sharp barnacles and mussels and breaks cleanly from 1-6'. Seems to be a running close out as it bends toward Galilee? Water is perfectly clear and great for snorkeling when flat....drawback is every goddamn paizon goes there with Peter Pinocchio crowd to 'rip' it even when 9"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Secret: approx half mile directly south of the seawall is a mysto peak breaking from 10'
to???????? Think I was told it was old Navy garbage dump, but, better than the Ledge..”
Cord Uroy from TAJIKISTAN - 28 Jun 2014
K38 and 39 Ratings
Overall: 3.6. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: K38 and 39 is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: K38 and 39 is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Rhode Island. 5: the best break in Rhode Island). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: K38 and 39 can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at K38 and 39, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at K38 and 39 are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: K38 and 39 is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to K38 and 39 requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near K38 and 39 for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at K38 and 39 is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: K38 and 39 is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at K38 and 39, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near K38 and 39 where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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