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Boat Access only and difficult to get between different beaches no cars, or roads. This keeps down the crowds! To learn more check out fireisland.com - http://www.fireisland.com.
English (Translate this text in English): Boat Access only and difficult to get between different beaches no cars, or roads. This keeps down the crowds! To learn more check out fireisland.com - http://www.fireisland.com.
English (Translate this text in English): Boat Access only and difficult to get between different beaches no cars, or roads. This keeps down the crowds! To learn more check out fireisland.com - http://www.fireisland.com.
English (Translate this text in English): Boat Access only and difficult to get between different beaches no cars, or roads. This keeps down the crowds! To learn more check out fireisland.com - http://www.fireisland.com.
DistanceDay trip
WalkLong walk (>30 mn)
Easy to find?Hard to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessBy boat only
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeSand-bar
Direction
BottomSandy
PowerFun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West
Good wind directionNorth, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movement
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Webcam urlhttp://www.fireisland.com
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
- Sharks
Additional Information
Fire Island awaits your arrival, with its pristine sand dune beaches, crazy nightlife, striking scenery, and great surf! Fire Island boasts an amazing variety of activities, so rest assure if thereis no surf you can find lots of other things to get into.
English (Translate this text in English): Fire Island awaits your arrival, with its pristine sand dune beaches, crazy nightlife, striking scenery, and great surf! Fire Island boasts an amazing variety of activities, so rest assure if thereis no surf you can find lots of other things to get into.
English (Translate this text in English): Fire Island awaits your arrival, with its pristine sand dune beaches, crazy nightlife, striking scenery, and great surf! Fire Island boasts an amazing variety of activities, so rest assure if thereis no surf you can find lots of other things to get into.
English (Translate this text in English): Fire Island awaits your arrival, with its pristine sand dune beaches, crazy nightlife, striking scenery, and great surf! Fire Island boasts an amazing variety of activities, so rest assure if thereis no surf you can find lots of other things to get into.
Atmosphere
Fire Island is a barrier island that creates great surfing, especially during the hurricane season when the waves have been known to exceed ten feet. A series of sandbars and jetties enable variations in the island's surf conditions.
The best breaks: Sandbar breaks can be found in Atlantique, Point o' Woods, and Smith Point. For a steeper, faster wave, surfers head to the ocean beach jetties. There is an east and west jetty, both with quality waves and a fantastic section in the middle of the two. The middle section is only surfable before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. when lifeguards are off duty. The outer areas are reserved for surfing -- when the swell is good, it's the place to be.
When visiting Fire Island, it's best to bring a few boards since the wave conditions change rapidly. A longboard, fun shape, or fish is a necessity when the waves are small (3' and less) since the waves in the summer tend to be on the small side make sure you have the appropriate board. When it gets big and breaks on the sandbar, a 6' 4+ will do the trick. Water temperature in the summer ranges from 50 to 68 degrees.
What to wear in the water:
May through July
3/2 millimeter spring suit
July through October
Surf trunks and a vest or top for windy days
October through November
3/2+ millimeter full suit
November through March
4/3 - 5 millimeter full suit with booties, gloves, and hood
March through May
3/2+ millimeter full suit
English (Translate this text in English): Fire Island is a barrier island that creates great surfing, especially during the hurricane season when the waves have been known to exceed ten feet. A series of sandbars and jetties enable variations in the island's surf conditions.<br /><br />The best breaks: Sandbar breaks can be found in Atlantique, Point o' Woods, and Smith Point. For a steeper, faster wave, surfers head to the ocean beach jetties. There is an east and west jetty, both with quality waves and a fantastic section in the middle of the two. The middle section is only surfable before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. when lifeguards are off duty. The outer areas are reserved for surfing -- when the swell is good, it's the place to be.<br /><br />When visiting Fire Island, it's best to bring a few boards since the wave conditions change rapidly. A longboard, fun shape, or fish is a necessity when the waves are small (3' and less) since the waves in the summer tend to be on the small side make sure you have the appropriate board. When it gets big and breaks on the sandbar, a 6' 4+ will do the trick. Water temperature in the summer ranges from 50 to 68 degrees.<br /><br />What to wear in the water:<br /><br />May through July<br />3/2 millimeter spring suit<br /><br />July through October<br />Surf trunks and a vest or top for windy days<br /><br />October through November<br />3/2+ millimeter full suit<br /><br />November through March<br />4/3 - 5 millimeter full suit with booties, gloves, and hood<br /><br />March through May<br />3/2+ millimeter full suit
English (Translate this text in English): Fire Island is a barrier island that creates great surfing, especially during the hurricane season when the waves have been known to exceed ten feet. A series of sandbars and jetties enable variations in the island's surf conditions.<br /><br />The best breaks: Sandbar breaks can be found in Atlantique, Point o' Woods, and Smith Point. For a steeper, faster wave, surfers head to the ocean beach jetties. There is an east and west jetty, both with quality waves and a fantastic section in the middle of the two. The middle section is only surfable before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. when lifeguards are off duty. The outer areas are reserved for surfing -- when the swell is good, it's the place to be.<br /><br />When visiting Fire Island, it's best to bring a few boards since the wave conditions change rapidly. A longboard, fun shape, or fish is a necessity when the waves are small (3' and less) since the waves in the summer tend to be on the small side make sure you have the appropriate board. When it gets big and breaks on the sandbar, a 6' 4+ will do the trick. Water temperature in the summer ranges from 50 to 68 degrees.<br /><br />What to wear in the water:<br /><br />May through July<br />3/2 millimeter spring suit<br /><br />July through October<br />Surf trunks and a vest or top for windy days<br /><br />October through November<br />3/2+ millimeter full suit<br /><br />November through March<br />4/3 - 5 millimeter full suit with booties, gloves, and hood<br /><br />March through May<br />3/2+ millimeter full suit
English (Translate this text in English): Fire Island is a barrier island that creates great surfing, especially during the hurricane season when the waves have been known to exceed ten feet. A series of sandbars and jetties enable variations in the island's surf conditions.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;The best breaks: Sandbar breaks can be found in Atlantique, Point o' Woods, and Smith Point. For a steeper, faster wave, surfers head to the ocean beach jetties. There is an east and west jetty, both with quality waves and a fantastic section in the middle of the two. The middle section is only surfable before 9:00 a.m. and after 5:00 p.m. when lifeguards are off duty. The outer areas are reserved for surfing -- when the swell is good, it's the place to be.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;When visiting Fire Island, it's best to bring a few boards since the wave conditions change rapidly. A longboard, fun shape, or fish is a necessity when the waves are small (3' and less) since the waves in the summer tend to be on the small side make sure you have the appropriate board. When it gets big and breaks on the sandbar, a 6' 4+ will do the trick. Water temperature in the summer ranges from 50 to 68 degrees.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;What to wear in the water:&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;May through July&lt;br &#47;&gt;3&#47;2 millimeter spring suit&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;July through October&lt;br &#47;&gt;Surf trunks and a vest or top for windy days&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;October through November&lt;br &#47;&gt;3&#47;2+ millimeter full suit&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;November through March&lt;br &#47;&gt;4&#47;3 - 5 millimeter full suit with booties, gloves, and hood&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;March through May&lt;br &#47;&gt;3&#47;2+ millimeter full suit
General
I have surfer all over the world, and although fire island is not the best wave i have seen, it is the most fun one. People are chill, there are no crowds, and the fact that there are more deer and cats on the island than people makes it a damn cool place to surf. Check out fireisland.com it's owned by me a long time local fire island surfer and world traveler.
English (Translate this text in English): I have surfer all over the world, and although fire island is not the best wave i have seen, it is the most fun one. People are chill, there are no crowds, and the fact that there are more deer and cats on the island than people makes it a damn cool place to surf. Check out fireisland.com it's owned by me a long time local fire island surfer and world traveler.
English (Translate this text in English): I have surfer all over the world, and although fire island is not the best wave i have seen, it is the most fun one. People are chill, there are no crowds, and the fact that there are more deer and cats on the island than people makes it a damn cool place to surf. Check out fireisland.com it's owned by me a long time local fire island surfer and world traveler.
English (Translate this text in English): I have surfer all over the world, and although fire island is not the best wave i have seen, it is the most fun one. People are chill, there are no crowds, and the fact that there are more deer and cats on the island than people makes it a damn cool place to surf. Check out fireisland.com it's owned by me a long time local fire island surfer and world traveler.
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Fire Island - Ocean Beach Jetty's
By snuggs1052@yahoo.com , 19-07-2007
Robin Fasciano a.k.a. Bean - Yo - I grew up on the East Coast, and have been n the watter since I was 6. Got a solid breack I could call home myself, but became a professional musician and moved around alot. Now that I'm back, i ain't complaining about folks enjoying my old break - I go out, and enjoy the company as long as people have respect for it. You obviously got slammed on the Big Island, otherwise you wouldn't be making comments like that.You don't own the break, hos - it was there before you, and will be there long after you die. Snuggs