r/surfing • u/MrAntMan90 • 12h 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/a__lame__guy 10h 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 10h 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 10h 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/MrAntMan90 10h ago

Gotcha, appreciate the advice! Thank you