Surfing in Acadia National Park

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by newenglandflatness, Jul 10, 2013.

  1. newenglandflatness

    newenglandflatness Well-Known Member

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    Oct 12, 2012
    Any one ever given it a shot? There's a few breaks I've read about but they seem like they may be pretty inconsistent. Also hear it's very tide dependent, like 20 foot tidal swings. Heading up there tonight for some camping this weekend, with the little south pulse that'll be hitting eastern/northern Maine tomorrow, figured I'd bring the groveler and give it a go, but I need somewhere the small short-period swell will show. Tips appreciated, doesn't seem to be a robust surf scene up there.
     
  2. skimdog

    skimdog Well-Known Member

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    Jul 2, 2012
    better for skimming actually
     

  3. sharp eye

    sharp eye Well-Known Member

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    Aug 27, 2011
    the only place on the island would be sand beach and surfing is prohibited there. Take a hike, literally.
     
  4. bungalowparkbob

    bungalowparkbob Well-Known Member

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    Jan 21, 2013
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5geTYjeCz54
    Probably real swell running when those guys filmed. Never been that far north in Maine, but it's on my list of places to see/surf. Amazing that they don't allow surfing at the sandy beach in a national park!