El Emir Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of El Emir surf break

• November 19, 2011
  Giulliano from Uruguay
  

  There's a beach break, the wave are usually lefthand and break from 0.3 feet until 6 feet or a bit more.
  For a classic conditions need a south or sowth-east swell and north or north-west winds.
  regularly the temperature is under the 10ºC in winter(june to august) so you need at least a 4/3 wetswit (oviously gloves and boots), between january and march you can surf "like you came to life"
  The wave don´t have much power but there's not a weak wave.
  In summer the crowd is hell, and some of the locals are very stupid (i am a local), but inoffensive.

• El Emir 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: 3.5 (1: El Emir is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional rating: 3.0 (1: El Emir is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Uruguay - South. 5: the best break in Uruguay - South).	Difficulty level: 1.5 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore wind: 3.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: El Emir can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other options: 1.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at El Emir, 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 El Emir are often excellent).	Water quality: 4.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 1.5 (1: Often too crowded. 5: El Emir is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to El Emir 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: 3.0 (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).
  Accommodation: 4.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near El Emir for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 1.0 (1: Camping at El Emir is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 4.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: El Emir is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and repairs: 2.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 4.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at El Emir, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 4.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near El Emir where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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