Queen Street Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NE to SE

Wind

N

Surf Height

Waist high-well overhead

Tide

Mid

Queen Street Surf Guide

Queen Street offers difficult lefts that jack up suddenly then wall up down the beach on big nor'easters. Once you get through the takeoff and first section, the wave becomes rippable. Queen Street doesn't show its full potential until the swell is overhead. It's also a popular longboarding spot on smaller summer days. Crowds are heavy on those days, with lots of grizzled longboarders and frantic groms. Things thin out when the surf gets serious.

Ability Level

All Abilities

BegIntAdv

Beginner to expert

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow to moderate.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Moderate to heavy in summer.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Depends on the sandbar but can get fun.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Not bad, depends on the swell.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty clean overall.

Hazards

Submerged pilings.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, Bodyboard

Access

Easy, but toughest in the summer months.

Bottom

Sand

Best Season

September through March

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