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Fall Surfing at Gooch's Beach, Kennebunk Beach

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Kennebunk Beach Reviews and Ratings

(United-States – Maine)

Visitor reviews of Kennebunk Beach surf break

  • July 09, 2010
    Carol Trompson from United States

    I absolutely LOVE Kennebunk Beach! I go there every summer with my kids and they always say it was the best day of summer.

  • Kennebunk Beach Ratings

    Based on 4 votes. Vote

    Quality on a good day: 1.7

    (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: 2.7

    (1: Kennebunk Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

    Regional rating: 2.0

    (1: Kennebunk Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in United-States - Maine. 5: the best break in United-States - Maine).

    Difficulty level: 2.7

    (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).

    Onshore wind: 2.0

    (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Kennebunk Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).

    Other options: 3.0

    (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Kennebunk Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).

    Wind and kite surfing: 1.5

    (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Kennebunk Beach are often excellent).

    Water quality: 2.0

    (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

    Crowds: 2.7

    (1: Often too crowded. 5: Kennebunk Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

    Access: 3.0

    (1: Getting to Kennebunk Beach 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: 2.0

    (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).

    Local attitude: 2.5

    (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).

    Accommodation: 2.0

    (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Kennebunk Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).

    Camping: 1.0

    (1: Camping at Kennebunk Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).

    Entertainment: 1.5

    (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Kennebunk Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).

    Equipment and repairs: 1.5

    (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).

    Eating: 3.0

    (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Kennebunk Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).

    Drinking: 2.3

    (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Kennebunk Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

    Based on 4 votes. Vote