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Visitor reviews of Waddy Point (Fraser Island) surf break

• February 27, 2011
  bob from Australia
  

  Awesome

• Waddy Point (Fraser Island) Ratings

  Based on 2 votes. Vote

  Quality on a good day: 3.0 (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: Waddy Point (Fraser Island) is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional rating: 3.0 (1: Waddy Point (Fraser Island) is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Queensland - East Coast. 5: the best break in Queensland - East Coast).	Difficulty level: 1.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore wind: 4.0 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Waddy Point (Fraser Island) can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other options: 4.0 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Waddy Point (Fraser Island), it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Water quality: 4.5 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).	Crowds: 3.5 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Waddy Point (Fraser Island) is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
  Access: 3.0 (1: Getting to Waddy Point (Fraser Island) 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: 3.0 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).
  Local attitude: 4.0 (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 Waddy Point (Fraser Island) for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
  Camping: 3.0 (1: Camping at Waddy Point (Fraser Island) 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: Waddy Point (Fraser Island) is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
  Equipment and repairs: 3.0 (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 Waddy Point (Fraser Island), from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).
  Drinking: 3.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Waddy Point (Fraser Island) where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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