Surf: General: Straws Point is a lefthand rock-reef pointbreak that occasionally offers a less-intense, against-the-grain right and works best up to head-high. However, when a powerful NE swell manages to wrap into the area, it will hold a bit more size. The waves tend to get hollower and line up better along the reef on lower tides. Straws loves straight E swells and NW winds. The reality is that Straw's will work on an overhead swell but it is always quite soft. It is possible to connect the dots from way outside to the very inside beachbreak (about 300 yards), which, no matter how soft the wave, is still really fun. If every place else nearby is too crowded, then its worth a look. Mellow waves equal mellow crowds. Tides: Higher tides offer mellower waves. Size: Knee high-few feet overhead. Wind: NW Swell: E Bottom: Rock reef and sand. Paddling: Would be the normal pointbreak experience, if not for all that extra neoprene. Spot Rating: A lefthand pointbreak that wraps around a rock reef in a bucolic wonderland. What’s not to like? Access: Sketchy, limited parking. Crowds: Crowd Factor: Generally speaking, the further north you go in this world, the less people you’re likely to see. Local Vibe: Mellow by New England standards, but maybe leave the camera at home. Environment: If this water was any clearer, you’d swear it was one big contact lens. Passed water quality tests at least 95% of the time. Hazards: Sharks, hypothermia, rocks. Season: September-March