Balnakiel Bay Reviews and Ratings
(Scotland – North Coast, UK)
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Visitor reviews of Balnakiel Bay surf break
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“This is not at all a swell magnet. WSW swell does not work at all, completely flat at “5ft”.”
Dylan from UNITED KINGDOM - 13 Aug 2021
Balnakiel Bay Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 1 vote and 1 review. 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: 3.0(1: Balnakiel Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Water Quality: 5.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Balnakiel Bay 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). |