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“Rate the beach best in world.”
ethan from AUSTRALIA - 11 Nov 2019
Bar Beach Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 7 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.2(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: 4.0(1: Bar Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.2(1: Bar Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Newcastle. 5: the best break in Newcastle). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Bar Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Bar Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Bar Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.4(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Bar Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Bar Beach 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: 4.2(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.5(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 Bar Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.5(1: Camping at Bar Beach 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: Bar Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(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 Bar Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Bar Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Every beach has its day but Bar has a lot of shit days. Sand build up on the reef all the time is its main problem”
Hermanator from AUSTRALIA - 14 Feb 2014
“I love the bar!! best break I have ever surfed! Today was pumping and I have surfed there many times. I highly recommend it if you haven't yet surfed there! When you pick the right day you're in heaven with the waves you won't want to come in!! SURF IT. AMAZING”
Tiana-Breeze de Mooij from NEW ZEALAND - 11 Nov 2012
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