Cutty wow Reef
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When all else isn't and you can paddle back to shore in unplanned offshore, this is it- most dependable tube in N.E. (not for peter PANocchios or hair-lipped Nantasketers).Howzit!
Additional Info:
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 left). Discovered by lobsta' fisherman in 1975 observing coastal paddler.
Location
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By boat from Goosewing Beach or paddleboard.
| Walk | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Public access | No |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks |
| Power | Hollow, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Horseneck Beach
3.44 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Sakonnet River Break
4.17 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Baker's beach
6.12 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |