Walton-On-The-Naze Reviews and Ratings

Visitor reviews of Walton-On-The-Naze surf break

• March 16, 2013
  H from United Kingdom
  

  16/3/13 Today was a good day for surfing indeed I didn't go out myself but there were 2 others out. The wave height when the tide was coming in was about 4ft+ give or take but as the tide went out it dropped to 2ft which was a bit of a let down. The wave itself had close outs but an alright ride going left and right and it had quiet a bit of bump on the face. I have found that walton on the naze only has a rideable wave when the tide is coming in and going out at low tide its a pond. I have also found that any strong wind above 15mph will produce a rideable wave. Today it was 20mph to 30mph but with the wind dying down we can only bug and wish for the next ridable wave.

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• Walton-On-The-Naze Ratings

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  Quality on a good day: 2.5 (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: 1.8 (1: Walton-On-The-Naze is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
  Regional Rating: 2.0 (1: Walton-On-The-Naze is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in United-Kingdom - East Anglia. 5: the best break in United-Kingdom - East Anglia).	Difficulty Level: 2.0 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
  Onshore Wind: 3.7 (1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Walton-On-The-Naze can offer better rides with a light wind behind them).	Other Options: 1.7 (1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Walton-On-The-Naze, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures).
  Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0 (1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Walton-On-The-Naze are often excellent).	Water Quality: 2.5 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).
  Crowds: 5.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: Walton-On-The-Naze is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).	Access: 4.8 (1: Getting to Walton-On-The-Naze 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: 3.3 (1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting).	Local Attitude: 5.0 (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 Walton-On-The-Naze for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).	Camping: 2.0 (1: Camping at Walton-On-The-Naze is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe).
  Entertainment: 3.5 (1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Walton-On-The-Naze is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).	Equipment and Repairs: 1.0 (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 Walton-On-The-Naze, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).	Drinking: 3.5 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Walton-On-The-Naze where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).

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