Calicoan Island ABCD Beach Reviews and Ratings
(Samar, Philippines)
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Visitor reviews of Calicoan Island ABCD Beach surf break
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“Reef break with no channel. Difficult paddle out. You had better be a good swimmer. November to March has consistent surf but almost always has onshore winds. April to October ranges from usually flat to massive and is almost always offshore winds. Good for intermediate surfers unless it's BIG. Usually mushy, occasionally gaping dry barrels. Rides can be up to 250 meters.”
ar from PHILIPPINES - 30 Nov 2014
Calicoan Island ABCD Beach Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.6(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: 2.2(1: Calicoan Island ABCD Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.2(1: Calicoan Island ABCD Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Samar. 5: the best break in Samar). |
Difficulty Level: 2.4(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Calicoan Island ABCD Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Calicoan Island ABCD Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Calicoan Island ABCD Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Calicoan Island ABCD Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Calicoan Island ABCD 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: 3.8(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: 2.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Calicoan Island ABCD Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Calicoan Island ABCD Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Calicoan Island ABCD Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Calicoan Island ABCD Beach, 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 Calicoan Island ABCD Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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