Ruggles - Newport
The big-name big wave on the East Coast, Ruggles has garnered much media attention for its ability to handle any swell the Atlantic can produce. Situated just in front of the stately, turn-of-the-century mansions of the Ast... surfline.com
Beavertail
Although Rhode Islands first settlers were farmers, the colony shortly developed a thriving maritime economy as well. By the early 18th century, it was estimated that one in four men living in Rhode Island made the... lighthousefriends.com
Third Beach
Third Beach is what we like to call "The Geriatric and Baby Beach". This beach is located at the mouth of the Sakonnet River and is protected from the ocean surf. The great side to this is that the beach is very calm with ... trailpeak.com
Second Beach
"How do I get to Ruggles?" That's the first question asked upon entering Rhode Island. By handling the biggest hurricane surf on the East Coast, Ruggles has risen to mythical stature. Unfortunately, it's a rare bird. But ev... surfline.com
First Beach
This is a great beach to go kiting in the winter time. Be sure to avoid it in the summer as you won't even find a place to sit, let alone fly a kite. The beach sits right in the middle of Newport, containing views of nice ... trailpeak.com
Elbow Ledge
You need to be ready to handle a wipeout that could hold you underwater for up to a minute depending on how big the waves are. You also need to be assisted by a PWC at all teams and it is a good idea to go with a team of a... wannasurf.com
Brenton Point
This is a very beautiful little park in Newport perfect for recreational kiting. It's very popular particularly during the tourist season. Feel free to bring your rec. kite, charcoal, and burgers (the park has built-in gri... trailpeak.com
Sakonnet River Break
This spot is very very rare, but if you get the right day and everything falls into place the river empties into the Atlantic during a neap tide on the 3rd weekend or so of september every few years due to the position of ... wannasurf.com
First Beach
Just south of Second Beach, First Beach faces more of an easterly direction, thus missing south swell action and picking up on other swells. It's a less-defined beachbreak, often closing out, but great for beginners. The sl... surfline.com
1st Beach
Huge parking lot right in front of the beach. Couldn't be easier. Real mellow spot with slow waves. Breaks both ways and is a good starting point for beginners. Is nice because it blocks a lot of the local winds. Watch out... wannasurf.com
Cutty Wow Reef
Located 1.3 miles off of South Shore Beach, Cutty wow is a pile of rocks that on the smallest of ground swells produces R.I.'s answer to the 'Box'. Acid drop, quick 1-3 second ceiling, then death rocks (right better than l... wannasurf.com
Bonnet Shores Point
This point break is only surfable during a storm swell. When it is going off the ride (all left) is very long, smooth and if the wind is right, hollow. Take off seems like you are heading right into a rock cliff. wannasurf.com
Tuckerman's
Fast hollow powerful wave when it's good. Park car, cut across path beach, decent paddle out. wannasurf.com
2nd Beach
Easy to surf, nice clean break, park in western lot, no surfing on east side of the beach.. wannasurf.com
Baker's Beach
park your car on the road and walk to the beach, paddle out 20 yards and start surfing wannasurf.com
Horseneck Beach State Reservation
Spread across nearly 600 acres of barrier beach and salt marsh, Horseneck Beach is one of the most popular facilities in the MA State Park system. Located at the western end of Buzzards Bay, the sandy, southwest-facin... reserveamerica.com