Beach BreakBeginner — Intermediatefall

Montauk - Turtles

Mellow beach break in Montauk. Good alternative to the more powerful Ditch Plains. Fun waves for beginners. Named for the sea turtles sometimes spotted in summer.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE, S

Swell Size

2–6 ft

Tide

any tide

Wind

offshore (N/NW)

Season

fall

Skill Level

Beginner — Intermediate

Location

County

New York

Region

Long Island

Coordinates

41.0695, -71.8910

NOAA Buoy

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