Surf Forecast  Plaice Cove

Plaice Cove surfspot characteristics

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General: If you like lumps in your gravy, then paddle out at Plaice Cove. The Cove is arguably the biggest rideable wave in New Hampshire, but it's a crapshoot. Beyond the unforgiving shorebreak breaking in every direction, the heaving right-hander dumps onto a shallow shelf, presenting most surfers with the ultimate challenge.</br></br>There are definitely more quality breaks in the area, like Fox Hill just up the coast, but some people swear by the cove. Considering this, expect to find a salty contingent of locals, that can border on the intense when the swell is up and conditions are favorable. There is a small parking lot located along the beach near the break, but it will fill up fast. Everywhere else is residential. Tides: Incoming Size: Chest high-double overhead Wind: W Swell: E, ESE, SE Bottom: Sand, scattered rocks, rock ledge Paddling: Pretty mellow in the summer but much worse in the winter when cold water and air necessitate full winter gear. Spot Rating: Not the best spot but can be decent on the right swells.

Intermediate to pro.

Park and walk.

September through March

Crowd Factor: Moderate. Local Vibe: Sometimes intense.

Fair.

Freezing water temps in Winter.