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About Great South Beach
Great South Beach offers the most consistent Atlantic swell on Fire Island, making it the go-to spot for surfers and bodyboarders, especially during fall and winter swells. The exposed oceanfront delivers dramatic views of the open ocean and tends to have cooler water and stronger currents than the bay-side beaches, attracting a younger, more active crowd. The beach itself is narrower and more rugged than Fire Island's protected bay beaches, with a raw, energetic atmosphere that contrasts sharply with the quieter residential communities nearby.
Visitor Reviews
great to run up and down the beach
Beautiful clean beach. Only a short walk from the Pines.
Empty on Saturday in August!
Mother Nature
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