Surfing in Interesting Climes: Urban
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The surf spot of yore
Just by walking on the boardwalk past 36th Street you can see why it might be a good surf spot. Without even looking at the break, you can see that the boardwalk turns a slight corner, The beach following this corner make a kind of small headland, a point that sticks out a little. Also a compass reading here shows that the beach faces due south. South swells coming in are going to hit here first and hardest.
Boardwalk corner near 36th St.
This section of the boardwalk was once a popular beach spot. There were bungalows galore for rent. There were lifeguard towers, and remains of shower facilities are testimony to the bygone era of 36th Street
Arverne neighborhood, Rockaway Beach
View from the subway stop at 44th St. shows the desolate view. The bungalows are long gone. There must be a half mile of completely empty beachfront property here.
The beachfront city limits
At Arverne there is an expanse of beach. As you walk this long stretch, you feel totally isolated, heading to populated Far Rockaway.
Empty beach and jetty near 36th St.
A plane comes in to JFK with projects in the foreground.
