Surf Forecast  Fox Hill

Fox Hill surfspot characteristics

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General: Fox Hill is quite possibly the best wave in New England when it's on. Located directly across the bay from Rye on the Rocks, Fox Hill is the longest right point in the Granite State. There are three take-off spots, which can be connected with any semblance of skill. Hollow sections are coupled with enough maneuvering space to satisfy anyone's taste. It can handle nearly limitless size; the playing field just moves farther out as the swell grows. The gathering crowd will honk their horns on the bluff to notify you of impending hold-down doom.</br></br>At high tide, Fox Hill becomes a different wave. A fun peak off the top of the point, it's often the longboarders' alternative to the nearby break at The Wall. Despite the limited time frame and small take-off area, it's possible to snag a few waves before the word gets out.</br></br>There is also a left at high tide on overhead swells, a challenging beast that lurches and leaves the unsuspecting rider hung out to dry as it pitches out onto the ledge. Survive the initial section and it's a plenty fun wave. Tides: Incoming Size: Head high-triple overhead Wind: WSW Swell: E, ESE, SE Bottom: Rock, reef Paddling: Pretty mellow in the summer but much worse in the winter when cold water and air necessitate full winter gear. Spot Rating: A really good wave when the wind, swell and tide align.

Intermediate to pro.

Parking fills quickly, so get on it, or face settling for illegal parking and a ticket.

September through March

Crowd Factor: Heavy. Local Vibe: Can be intense.

Fair.

Watch for rocks, currents, "lobstah" pots. Freezing cold water in Winter.