Avalon Pier Reviews and Ratings
(United-States – Carolina North)
Visitor reviews of Avalon Pier surf break
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October 12, 2011
groovyman from United States
I'm not much of a fisherman, pretty simple process I was glad. Rods are set up just rent em and buy some bait. Spent 1.5 hours with 4 lines in late Sept caught 2 croakers. Still it was fun for kids.
Things I didn't like - old lady behind counter was a little grumpy. I told her I didn't have a clue what I was doing she seemed a little put out. Also when you go in there's a giant arcade and pool tables etc. No problem just didn't fit my preconceived, romantic notion of a fishing pier. Lost a bottom rig, a $3 fee however I only had a credit card and there is a $10 minimum charge (even though I already just paid $50 for everything else) so I had to buy $7 worth of stuff I didn't want or need.
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Avalon Pier Ratings
Based on 2 votes. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0
(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).
Consistency of surf: 4.0
(1: Avalon Pier is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Difficulty level: 3.0
(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Water quality: 2.0
(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 2.5
(1: Often too crowded. 5: Avalon Pier is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 4.5
(1: Getting to Avalon Pier requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).
Scenery: 4.0
(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
Local attitude: 3.0
(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
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