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“Sandy Dunes Beach is the best. Great sand in and off the water.
Water temperature OK in August if a normally very warm Summer.
Never crowded Monday - Friday. Friendly beach manager and always a lifeguard through Labor Day.
Never heard anyone mention rip tides under normal circumstances.
Opposite the State beach next to the State of R.I. Fishing parking lot.”
brian toomey from UNITED STATES - 27 Aug 2014
Misquamicut State Beach Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(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: 4.8(1: Misquamicut State Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Misquamicut State Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Rhode Island. 5: the best break in Rhode Island). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Misquamicut State Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Misquamicut State Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Misquamicut State Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Misquamicut State Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Misquamicut State Beach 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: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Misquamicut State Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Misquamicut State Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Misquamicut State Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Misquamicut State Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Misquamicut State Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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