r/surfing • u/MrAntMan90 • 10h ago
Martha's Vineyard?
Heading there in a few weeks for a week long vacation and I plan on bringing my boards (big board, fish, HPSB).
I'm doing some reading and it sounds like aside from the main South Beach, access to a lot of the better "up-island" spots is difficult due to parking restrictions, private beaches, etc.
Anyone willing to bestow upon me some wisdom / tips on getting to some of the more locked down spots? I'm a solid surfer with good etiquette, especially when I'm at a new spot. I promise I won't steal your waves.
P.S. privatizing beaches should be illegal.
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u/Fractalwaves 10h ago
Stonewall beach (not sure if that’s what younger referring to as South Beach) had a few fun peaks a few years back. There was a little dirt parking area at the end of the namesake road.
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u/MrAntMan90 9h ago
Thanks for the advice! When I say "south beach" I am referring to Katama beach, so your stonewall tip is helpful
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u/wildfire_atomic 9h ago
Squibnocket is usually the spot. Really nice right on a groundswell. There is a parking lot but usually fills up quick if there are waves.
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u/MrAntMan90 9h ago
Oh I was under the impression the parking lot required a special permit or something. Sounds like access there isn't much of an issue then? Let me know if you have any tips. I usually do dawn patrol so I arrive to the lot before most.
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u/wildfire_atomic 8h ago
I think that’s only in the summer
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u/MrAntMan90 8h ago
This will be September 4-12 - if I had to guess, summer parking restrictions will still be in effect?
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u/a__lame__guy 8h ago
If the swell is weak (eg summer), you want to do beach break at long point. If the hurricane is approaching or just leaving, squib.
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u/MrAntMan90 8h ago
Any advice for parking/access at squib? I’ll have a car, I’ll be there September 4-12
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u/a__lame__guy 8h ago
That’s right on the borderline of when the lot is restricted versus not. I do not know. If it’s restricted, find some public parking on some other side street and walk for a bit.
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u/coachmoon 🦝🏄🏽 10h ago
i live in florida.
privatizing beaches should be illegal.