Indicator Type	Information	Status
Beach Access	9	6
Water Quality	9	5
Beach Erosion	5	-
Erosion Response	-	5
Beach Fill	5	-
Shoreline Structures	5	5
Beach Ecology	5	-
Surfing Areas	-	-
Website	6	-
Coastal Development	{{{19}}}	{{{20}}}
Sea Level Rise	{{{21}}}	{{{22}}}

Inventory and Perception of Status

Despite the large number of surf shops in coastal towns, the Connecticut chapter of Surfrider Foundation states that there is essentially no surf in their state due to the protected nature of the Connecticut shoreline. It is estimated that 75% of the state's surfers travel to New Jersey when the swell is up. There is rideable surf in New London County when the conditions are right.

Recognition by State

Connecticut does not recognize surfing as an economic, cultural, and recreational resource. The state takes boating and beach access below the high tide line into consideration during coastal planning.

Surfrider Foundation Chapters

	Location	Website
Connecticut Chapter	41° 21' 15.36" N, 71° 57' 59.26" W	http://ct.surfrider.org/

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You can contact the Connecticut Chapter via email at ct@surfrider.org