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“Every access is closed from Main Rd, so, you'll have to boat it in from harbor; needs 6'+ and S/SW for anything rideable to show and NE/NW winds......a few slabs and short tubes are guaranteed......Weepoo Marsh has best beach break on the east side of Sakonnet; left and right 3-6'...locals are very parochial, so, don't go to Stone House expecting to get banged!”
Wilbur Woods from UNITED STATES - 22 Jul 2022
Sakonnet River Break Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 4 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(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: 1.0(1: Sakonnet River Break is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Sakonnet River Break is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Rhode Island. 5: the best break in Rhode Island). |
Difficulty Level: 4.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 1.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Sakonnet River Break can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Sakonnet River Break, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Sakonnet River Break are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Sakonnet River Break is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.2(1: Getting to Sakonnet River Break 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: 4.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Sakonnet River Break for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Sakonnet River Break is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.3(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Sakonnet River Break is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Sakonnet River Break, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Sakonnet River Break where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“While a primo spot, only breaks every couple of years. Will have to access with watercraft from Sakonnet Harbor of Refuge. Hurricane S/SW giant swells go up river-mouth and meet Bailey's ledge (short left barrel), Brown's and Church Point (again, short left barrels), then Mysto Road with long Left and Rright; further north near Fish Ladder , another left slot. Much better than windblown and overblown Elbow Ledge.”
Wildman Jim from UNITED STATES - 18 Sep 2017
“Sakonnet is just north of the fabled Elbow Ledge....the breaks here are along west-facing exposure and are varied...first, Bailey Ledge, a left reef/point north of Sakonnet Point Harbor of Refuge. Needs 6' swell and e-ne winds and long paddle off wharf. Headin up river, Taylor's Lane breaks on bluff with r and lefts; parking is public. 2-10' with n or nw winds (this get's mobbed from gay polo riders from across the Bay from Portsmouth)....beware! Heading toward Tiverton is series of slab lefts needing huge swell; the telltale rivermouth and nature reserve is the giveaway........all these are rare rides, but, on that day as good as Ruggles or Monahan's.”
Peter Pangea from UNITED STATES - 01 Jan 2012
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