Ammonias Reviews and Ratings
(Kaua'i, USA)
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Visitor reviews of Ammonias surf break
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“The ideal swell direction is *not* S-SE: you'll get some wraparound but the ideal direction is E-NE or NE Groundswell from big low pressure systems or after the tradewinds have been blowing strong for several days. It doesn't break very often at size but when it's big, it's advanced and experts only as many of the best surfers on the island show up.
This is no tourist spot. It's very localized with a small take off area and I've seen even veteran transplants get kicked out of the water. At size, it can be a world class albeit short wave. Ammonias is powerful, hollow, and machine-like when it's on.”
Kanaka from UNITED STATES - 05 Apr 2022
Ammonias Ratings
Overall: 3.2. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. 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: 2.0(1: Ammonias is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Ammonias is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Kaua'i. 5: the best break in Kaua'i). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Ammonias can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Ammonias, 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 Ammonias are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Ammonias is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Ammonias 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: 2.0(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: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Ammonias for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Ammonias is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Ammonias is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(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 Ammonias, 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 Ammonias where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
