Blue Hill Falls
Rt 175 to Rt 175 (Tidal Reversing Falls)
February 12, 2009
Trip Report
| Reporter |
Phil Urban
The NPMB link is dead. The wave starts to form 2 and 1/2 hours before high tide. It requires at least a mid range tide with larger tides being better but the huge tides wash it out. The wave is visible from the bridge. Be careful on the bridge, pedestrians and cars don't mix well there. I have been paddling at the falls since '96 and IMO the wave has not changed. Boats have. There are times when a modern, short playboat can catch the wave and even go off in the short window on the perfect tide. But it is mostly an old school, soul surfing spot. Fast boats can have a great time. The spot is gorgeous and the vacationing family can explore the intertidal zone while you surf. The spot is shown in the Gazeteer.