About This Spot
Conimicut Light, Rhode Island (USA) is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Rhode Island (USA).
Situated in North America, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With N–S winds throughout the season, Conimicut Light, Rhode Island (USA) delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
The wind has to be flowing right up or down the bay. Best directions for cleanest winds: N and S. This place usually gets a good funneling effect and you can pick up an additional couple knots.
When to Go
Nice and warm in summer. Fall to spring wetsuits needed, gets very cold in winter.
What to Expect
Flat to choppy water. Behind the spit on low tide very flat water on any direction, rideable on both sides. Shallow areas. Can get stinky in mid to late summer when there is a lot of sea weed. Be careful with the tide the spit goes all the way to the light house and almost disappears on higher tides.
Wind & Conditions
N · S
Best wind direction
The wind has to be flowing right up or down the bay. Best directions for cleanest winds: N and S. This place usually gets a good funneling effect and you can pick up an additional couple knots.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Flat to choppy water. Behind the spit on low tide very flat water on any direction, rideable on both sides. Shallow areas. Can get stinky in mid to late summer when there is a lot of sea weed. Be careful with the tide the spit goes all the way to the light house and almost disappears on higher tides.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Take the T.F. Green Airport exit off I95. Follow road 117 (W Shore Rd) to the East until you see Conimicut park signs. Enter the park and drive to its end where you can park.
Location
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