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“Since I am a local at Balmoral when there are waves it's like Christmas and it's actually good waves at the point. Like the other day there was about 100 people out because it actually a good break when it breaks.”
max from AUSTRALIA - 16 Feb 2020
Balmoral Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. 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: 1.0(1: Balmoral Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.0(1: Balmoral Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Sydney North Coast. 5: the best break in Sydney North Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Balmoral Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Balmoral Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Balmoral Point 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: 4.0(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 Balmoral Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.0(1: Camping at Balmoral Point 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: Balmoral Point 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 Balmoral Point, 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 Balmoral Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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