Surf: General: If you don't known somebody from there, forget about surfing in South Hampton -- this place is Fort Knox in more ways than one. Between all the estates blocking coastal access to the inherent shiftiness of the sandbars just offshore, finding the right spot is damn near impossible for the uninitiated. And when you do find a spot, you're most likely going to need a parking pass, which, in keeping with the theme of the place, are a small fortune.

So, if you can locate Fly's and manage to not piss off the finicky locals, you'll be treated with one of the best beachbreak experiences around (on a swell, of course). Just off the Eastern Shinnecock Inlet Jetty, where parking and access are overly burdensome, fun rights peel off for a small but hearty gaggle of regulars. The road ends heading into the state park, and you'll need a permit to drive in. The park offers excellent fishing and camping if you happened to book a spot back in, oh, say, 1995 -- remember kids, this is The Hamptons and it's close to New York City, so showing up on-the-fly is a bad call. Tides: Mid Size: Waist high-well overhead Wind: NW to NNW Swell: SSE Bottom: Sand Paddling: Doable, but can be tough on bigger swells. Spot Rating: Can be fickle but when the conditions align, it can be really good. Access: Sometimes tricky. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Mellow to moderate. Local Vibe: Most mellow but can get heavy. Environment: Pretty clean overall. Hazards: Getting lost. Season: September through March