Goulien Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Goulien surf break

• March 16, 2010
  Q, VoG from United Kingdom
  

  Goulien is a great spot for beginners in the summer and a sheltered spot for big surf days in the winter. The beach is set back far within a huge bay offering great protection when the winds are from the south, blowing out other nearby spots. There is lack of notable banks and the sand profile is quite gentle so the waves tend to rise slowly and can require a lot of paddling to catch when they get big and fat. Long rides are possible but they are not very exciting. The main selling point of Goulien is the shelter it offers particularly when you consider the opposite side of the bay at Kerloch provides shelter from north winds so most directions are covered.

  Parking is right next to the beach but it is limited so avoid arriving late at peak times in August.

• Goulien Ratings

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  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: 3.0 (1: Goulien is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Difficulty level: 1.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).	Water quality: 3.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 4.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Goulien is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 5.0 (1: Getting to Goulien 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).

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