Eastern Shore - south facing beaches

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by matthwh610, May 12, 2008.

  1. matthwh610

    matthwh610 Active Member

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    May 12, 2008
    With the upcoming potential for some heavy North winds, wondering if anyone has knowledge of any south facing beaches around Eastern Shore. Has anyone surfed the point at Tom's Cove (south of Chincoteague), Fisherman's Island (northern side of Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel), or Smith Island (next to Fisherman's)? Are there other spots that I'm missing? Thanks...
     
  2. tyrone

    tyrone Well-Known Member

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    Jan 15, 2008
    The southern point by Tom's Cove is closed for the rest of the year. They only allow a limited number of people on the beach during the off season and then close it from april until around mid sept. due to piping plovers.

    As for the other two I have no Idea.You're a brave soul if you try to take a boat to those islands in this weather. It might be a good idea to inform the coast guard beforehand!
     

  3. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    these areas are better with an E/SE type swell rather than having some N in it.
     
  4. matthwh610

    matthwh610 Active Member

    35
    May 12, 2008
    Good information - thanks to both. Here's hoping for more westerly winds...