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“A good option when everywhere else is out of control, or all the good spots that handle south winds and swell are packed like sardines. Can offer some good lefts behind the pool and longer, but dare I say it, softer rights, breaking into the cove. Very susceptible to tide changes and can be a frustrating high tide option. Noticed a plague of long boarders on the last visit. Haven't surfed here for 12 year, but still remember some nice snappy waves on an out-of-control day.
Used to be a bit smelly. Hopefully things have changed?”
Phil Osopher from AUSTRALIA - 02 Mar 2011
Bellambi Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 4 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.3(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: 4.3(1: Bellambi Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.5(1: Bellambi Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Illawarra. 5: the best break in Illawarra). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(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: Bellambi Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Bellambi Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Bellambi Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Bellambi Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Bellambi 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: 1.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Bellambi Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.0(1: Camping at Bellambi Point 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: Bellambi Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(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 Bellambi Point, 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 Bellambi Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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