Point BreakIntermediate — Advancedfall

Ruggles

New England's most famous point break. Quality right-handers off the boulders at Beavertail. Needs solid swell to work. Cold water, fierce currents.

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

E, SE, S

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (N)

Season

fall

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

Rhode Island

Region

Rhode Island

Coordinates

41.4815, -71.3545

NOAA Buoy

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