Turtle Cove
advanced
·reef·Montauk, NYBreak
Reef Break
Skill
Advanced
Rating
—
Reviews
0
✓State park access
✓Scenic cliffs
✓Remote
✓Expert surfers only
Hazardous rocky entrance
Only for expert surfers
About This Spot
Turtle Cove, tucked in Camp Hero below the Montauk Point Lighthouse, is a rocky cove that only fires on large southeast swells. The wave breaks over boulders, producing powerful slabs and rip currents; only experienced surfers should attempt this spot.
Local Etiquette
Only advanced surfers should surf here—give right of way and look out for each other in the hazardous lineup.
Local Knowledge
Insider tips from local surfers
Spot Summary
Break Type
reef
Best Swell
SSE
Best Wind / Tide
W–N / 1.5–4.5 ft
Amenities
Parking
Restrooms
Showers
Hazards
- Rip currents
- Rocks near low tide
- Localism varies by peak
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