Caherine Hill Bay Reviews and Ratings
(New South Wales – Newcastle, Australia)
Visitor reviews of Caherine Hill Bay surf break
(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
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December 02, 2010
sam from Australia
There are two closer breaks then the ones that you have put. These are Moonee which is about 1km and Ghosties which is about 2km away.
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Caherine Hill Bay Ratings
Based on 2 votes. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5
(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: Caherine Hill Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional rating: 5.0
(1: Caherine Hill Bay is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in New South Wales - Newcastle. 5: the best break in New South Wales - Newcastle).
Difficulty level: 2.0
(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Onshore wind: 5.0
(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Caherine Hill Bay can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).
Other options: 5.0
(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Caherine Hill Bay, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
Wind and kite surfing: 1.0
(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Caherine Hill Bay are often excellent).
Water quality: 4.0
(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 4.0
(1: Often too crowded. 5: Caherine Hill Bay is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 5.0
(1: Getting to Caherine Hill Bay 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: 5.0
(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
Local attitude: 1.0
(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
Accommodation: 3.0
(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Caherine Hill Bay for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
Camping: 1.0
(1: Camping at Caherine Hill Bay is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
Entertainment: 5.0
(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Caherine Hill Bay is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
Equipment and repairs: 1.0
(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
Eating: 1.0
(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Caherine Hill Bay, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).
Drinking: 5.0
(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Caherine Hill Bay where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).
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