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Merimbula Bar Reviews and Ratings

(New South Wales – Far South, Australia)

Visitor reviews of Merimbula Bar surf break

  • February 26, 2011
    Phil Osopher from Australia

    Very, very inconsistent. When it is small, it is assaulted by SUP's. When it is good, it is attacked by everyone and his pet dog. On its day though, it is a long, workable, whackable, Bali-like left. On sizeable days the paddle back out is shoulder-sapping. Snag a Bar wave on a good day, and it will have you hooked. You just have to be very, very patient.

  • Merimbula Bar Ratings

    Based on 6 votes. Vote

    Quality on a good day: 4.0

    (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: 2.7

    (1: Merimbula Bar is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
    Regional rating: 4.2

    (1: Merimbula Bar is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in New South Wales - Far South. 5: the best break in New South Wales - Far South).

    		 Difficulty level: 2.2

    (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
    Onshore wind: 2.4

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

    		 Other options: 3.6

    (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Merimbula Bar, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
    Wind and kite surfing: 3.2

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

    		 Water quality: 3.5

    (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
    Crowds: 2.3

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

    		 Access: 4.8

    (1: Getting to Merimbula Bar 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: 4.4

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

    		 Local attitude: 2.6

    (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
    Accommodation: 3.6

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

    		 Camping: 2.6

    (1: Camping at Merimbula Bar is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
    Entertainment: 2.8

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

    		 Equipment and repairs: 2.6

    (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
    Eating: 3.6

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

    		 Drinking: 3.2

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

    Based on 6 votes. Vote