Overview
Lighthouse is a long right-hand pointbreak that peels over boulders below the Point Judith lighthouse. It's a classic point with steep, fast sections that give way to a cutback section, though it rarely tubes. When it's small you'll find three separate take-off peaks; as the swell fills in they join into one lined-up wall, and the point holds size all the way up to triple-overhead.
When It Works
The point draws swell from east to south (E-S), and a strong south swell is what really gets it going, sending endless walls running all the way around to Pilgrim Ave. It works from 1.2 m / 4 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft and is moderately consistent, so the good days come around often enough without being an everyday thing.
Wind and Tide
Look for a northwest (NW) offshore wind, with the west-northwest quadrant also blowing offshore. The point breaks across low, mid, and high tide, but a rising tide is the better call, since a few hairy sections at low tide clean up on the mid incoming.
Local Tips
This is a wave for intermediate surfers and up. Strong currents run through the point, so come ready to work for your position. Expect a very busy lineup when it's working.
Access
There's a car park at the lighthouse with both free and paid parking. It fills right up through the summer, so plan on arriving early.
