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“The surf is occasionally good, but is super inconsistent, sometimes its not rideable for weeks, or months. And, when the surf is rideable, 90% of the waves are close outs. When, the one peak is rideable, it's always crowded with locals and urban surfers from Portland who drop in on ya. So, you paddle thru waves for an hour, and when you finally get a good one, they will drop in on ya. Many of the surfers are big time jerks. its probably the most crowded surf spot, north of SF. the water is super cold in summer, because the north wind howls everyday, causing up welling. You need gloves in summer. and the blowing sand makes the beach miserable. and the swell quality is big but poor, mid period waves. Most short boarders get a short ride on a close out, and then must duck dive multiple waves to get back out. If it's winter, its much better to go skiing than surfing”
steve from UNITED STATES - 19 Aug 2017
Pacific City-Gas Chambers Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 4 votes and 1 review. 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: 2.5(1: Pacific City-Gas Chambers is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pacific City-Gas Chambers, 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 Pacific City-Gas Chambers are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pacific City-Gas Chambers is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Pacific City-Gas Chambers 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: 5.0(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: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Pacific City-Gas Chambers for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Pacific City-Gas Chambers is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Pacific City-Gas Chambers is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Pacific City-Gas Chambers, 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-Gas Chambers where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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