Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda Reviews and Ratings
(United-States – Oregon North)
Visitor reviews of Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda surf break
(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
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September 02, 2011
The Dalles from United States
Best rental prices in Oregon. Locals are friendly and helpful. Great for beginners with great accomidations walking distance from the beach.
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Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda Ratings
Based on 5 votes. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.8
(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: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional rating: 4.2
(1: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in United-States - Oregon North. 5: the best break in United-States - Oregon North).
Difficulty level: 2.4
(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Onshore wind: 3.2
(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).
Other options: 2.5
(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
Wind and kite surfing: 3.7
(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda are often excellent).
Water quality: 3.0
(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
Crowds: 1.8
(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 4.8
(1: Getting to Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda 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: 3.8
(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
Local attitude: 3.2
(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
Accommodation: 3.2
(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
Camping: 2.8
(1: Camping at Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
Entertainment: 2.2
(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
Equipment and repairs: 3.5
(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
Eating: 4.0
(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda, 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 Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).
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