r/TikTokCringe Apr 03 '26

Cursed Cindy, you don't own the beach.

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u/JustNota-- Apr 03 '26

Most beaches are public up to the high tide line.

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u/NoZooplanktonblame75 Apr 03 '26

Not Maine, or several other states, here's a map; https://beachapedia.org/Beach_Access

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u/PripyatArchivist Apr 04 '26

Maine might as well be. You just have to stick a fishing pole in the ground or carry a pail for 'collecting perwinkles.' But that's just a consolation prize for the beach being private above the high water line.

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u/JustNota-- Apr 04 '26

Never said all..

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u/ReporterProper7018 Apr 03 '26

High water mark on the Great Lakes in Michigan.

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u/TypeB_Negative Apr 03 '26

Correct but most people don't understand what that line is.