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5:16 pm 25 Jan 2011
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1 of 18 Quality of Surf on a good day (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).
2 of 18 Consistency of the Surf (1: Smith River and Kellogg Road Area is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
3 of 18 Regional Rating (1: Smith River and Kellogg Road Area is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in California - Del Norte County. 5: the best break in California - Del Norte County).
4 of 18 Difficulty of the Surf on a Good Day (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
5 of 18 Onshore Wind (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Smith River and Kellogg Road Area can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).
6 of 18 Other Options (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Smith River and Kellogg Road Area, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
7 of 18 Windsurfing and Kite Surfing (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Smith River and Kellogg Road Area are often excellent).
8 of 18 Water Quality (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
9 of 18 Crowds (1: Often too crowded. 5: Smith River and Kellogg Road Area is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
10 of 18 Access (1: Getting to Smith River and Kellogg Road Area 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).
11 of 18 Scenery (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
12 of 18 Local Attitude (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).
13 of 18 Accommodation (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Smith River and Kellogg Road Area for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
14 of 18 Camping (within walking distance) (1: Camping at Smith River and Kellogg Road Area is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
15 of 18 Entertainment (within a 10 minute drive) (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Smith River and Kellogg Road Area is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
16 of 18 Equipment and Repairs (within walking distance) (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
17 of 18 Eating (within a 10 minute drive) (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Smith River and Kellogg Road Area, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).
18 of 18 Drinking (within walking distance) (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Smith River and Kellogg Road Area where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).