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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Short Sands Beach
USA, North East, Northern New England
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95 North, take the Yorks Ogunquit exit, left at lights onto route 1 north, look for signs toward beach. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Shortys
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionLeft
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorth, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionLow tide only
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
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Comments
By Anonymous , 15-06-2007
- short sands does not start working at 1.0 meters, it does not take a northeast swell and it does not take a northeast wind. jesus people, dont write it if you're clueless, your cluelessness will only become contagious
By Anonymous , 06-12-2006
- word on the street is that the sand on this beach is short im amazed i really am
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By Anonymous , 02-08-2007
what a wanker - this guy has 6-9 yrs exp what a joke. read the 1st comment then read this......
Surfing level smakin the lip ???? uuhhhh help
Biggest wave double overhead - what is that ??
Biggest fear of a wipe out - dry reef? bull sharks??
Has 5 boards he needs to master 1 before he starts on the others. Stay on the shore its safer.
Friends, photos - none - why you tell me.