1st Beach (Eastons Beach) Spot Guide

First Beach is a bit of a surf spot anomaly for Rhode Island in that it faces more of an easterly direction, thus missing S swell action but picking up better swells from other directions. In reality, First Beach is a less-defined beachbreak, often closing out. But it is great for beginners, since its constant slow rollers have a low intimidation factor. But when First Beach fills in with a chest-high swell, it's worth a check -- any bigger and the other spots in town become better choices.