Bay of Plenty Reviews and Ratings
(Banyak Islands, Indonesia)
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Visitor reviews of Bay of Plenty surf break
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“Stayed in Banyak bungalows for 1 week in Oct. What an unforgettable experience from start to finish. They did a really good job setting up comfy accommodation in the middle of nowhere. The food and hospitality where top notch also. The wave out front of the bungalows was very consistent and on every morning, it was really nice to wake up and start the day with a wave like that. The other waves need a semi decent swell to get them at there best. We where lucky enough to score Dindos, this wave is like a dream come true for an intermediate surfer like myself. Lolok Point was on too and looked easy, that is until you get up close, we gave it a miss and went back down to Dindos. This is why the bay of plenty is unique as you have a choice of waves to suit your ability.”
Ben from IRELAND - 02 Dec 2014
Bay of Plenty Ratings
Overall: 5.0. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 5.0(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: 5.0(1: Bay of Plenty is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Bay of Plenty is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Banyak Islands. 5: the best break in Banyak Islands). |
Difficulty Level: 4.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Bay of Plenty can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Bay of Plenty, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Bay of Plenty are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Bay of Plenty is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.5(1: Getting to Bay of Plenty 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: 5.0(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: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Bay of Plenty for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Bay of Plenty is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Bay of Plenty 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: 2.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Bay of Plenty, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Bay of Plenty where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“We were the first visitors to the new bungalows,no comment on that experience. I would recommend planning your trip from mid May on when the swell trains become more consistent,we were there in march of 2013 and the waves were on the smaller side.for the 10 days we were there.
GUNTERS: Diamond shaped reef break in front of the camp
Fast breaking right hander with great potential on larger swells.probably would have a few good tube sections and may break wider and go around the corner into the bay.Works all tides with finger coral bottom..booties are a must. Fun wave at 3-4 ft down the line with few cutback possibilities.
LOLOKS : Didn't turn on when we were there however would be the power wave of the bay picking up the brunt of the swell on the head of the bay. Some nasty coral blooms in sections ...experience required.
Bottom line. This is as remote as it gets and not a place to bring partners unless they surf of course.Like any planned trip the risk is timing of swell during the stay period. it is an adventure to get there and to get decent waves would make it a lifetime memory. Tip...If the swell isn't happening in the bay forget treasures go around the back of the point and cobra logs could be firing.....left hand reef break more open to picking up the SW swell direction.”
Gary from AUSTRALIA - 23 May 2014
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