Shoals Point

Shoals Point is a right-hand point break that peels over a rugged, grizzled lava reef, offering a raw and demanding ride. When there's size, the wave packs a serious punch, delivering a powerful, hollow feel that demands respect. Once it pushes overhead, the takeoff gets steep and the lineup tight, conditions turning sketchy for all but the most experienced. This spot is not for the faint of heart—it requires strong paddling, quick reflexes, and a deep understanding of shifting currents over the uneven bottom. Best on a medium to high tide, with a clean south swell and light east winds to keep the surface manageable.

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The North Atlantic roars to life in October, and from then through March Shoals Point sees its most consistent and powerful surf. Average swell heights climb into the 8-10ft (2.4-3.0m) range with periods frequently at 11-12s, driven by a steady parade of extratropical cyclones and nor'easters. A negative NAO pattern can be especially productive, parking a blocking high near Greenland and forcing the storm track down the East Coast. The catch is that the most energetic swell often arrives from the W/SW, wrapping into this SE-facing corner, while true E through SSE swell remains a rarer bonus. The real filter is wind: ideal offshore W-NW flow only occurs 14-20% of the time, usually behind cold fronts. When those windows align with a long-period groundswell, Shoals Point offers the heaviest, most rewarding surf of the year.