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Cliff Walk - Newport, Rhode Island

Ruggles

A cliff-backed Newport point that lights up on solid S-SE groundswell with long, fast right-hand walls punching around a rocky amphitheater beneath the mansions. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ruggles in Rhode Island.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationRhode Island, US
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The Wave

The takeoff zone is rocky and sits under the Cliff Walk - expect heavy consequences on mistakes and fast crowds when the swell is on.

Mid to rising tides often produce the most reliable, long peeling rights.

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Lineup Guide

The takeoff zone is rocky and sits under the Cliff Walk - expect heavy consequences on mistakes and fast crowds when the swell is on.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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