Sunrise Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Sunrise surf break

• April 12, 2011
  Jonno from United Kingdom
  

  World class!!!

  Featured in December 1995 or 96 Surfing magazine as a secret spot on the Natal North Coast.

  Myself & 2 mates had it all time for 3 hours before the pro's arrived for the photo shoot. By that time it had gone off the boil by far.

  We told them they should of been here 3 hours ago. Thank God they weren't. Still made the mag. One of the best sessions of my life & top 3 waves in South Africa.

  Fickle but you won't forget it when it fires. Ideally 6 foot & round, round, round! - from the take-off.

• Sunrise Ratings

  Based on 2 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 3.5 (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: Sunrise is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional Rating: 4.0 (1: Sunrise is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in South-Africa - Kwazulu - Natal. 5: the best break in South-Africa - Kwazulu - Natal).	Difficulty Level: 3.5 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore Wind: 1.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Sunrise can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 5.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Sunrise, 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 Sunrise are often excellent).	Water Quality: 4.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 4.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Sunrise is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 4.5 (1: Getting to Sunrise 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: 4.0 (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: 4.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Sunrise for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 5.0 (1: Camping at Sunrise is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 5.0 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Sunrise is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and Repairs: 4.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).
  Eating: 4.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Sunrise, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 4.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Sunrise where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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