Campbells Bay Reviews and Ratings
(Otago, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Campbells Bay surf break
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“2 foot on a big day......
Mostly onshore and bad water quality due to dairy farm run off!
Enter at your own risk”
Dazza burrito from NEW ZEALAND - 11 Jun 2020
Campbells Bay Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 16 votes and 16 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.9(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: 3.1(1: Campbells Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.9(1: Campbells Bay is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Otago. 5: the best break in Otago). |
Difficulty Level: 2.4(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.1(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Campbells Bay can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.1(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Campbells Bay, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.1(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Campbells Bay are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Campbells Bay is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Campbells 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). |
Scenery: 3.6(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.1(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Campbells Bay for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.1(1: Camping at Campbells Bay is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Campbells Bay is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.6(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Campbells Bay, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.6(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Campbells Bay where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Cow pooh in the water, very sharky!”
Jake muss from NEW ZEALAND - 09 Jun 2020
“Full of sharks. Only thing worse are the locals. Go to Duners”
Damo from NEW ZEALAND - 20 Feb 2020
“To many sharks spotted around here and they love seals. Enter at own risk”
Josh from NEW ZEALAND - 02 Apr 2019
“The waves are always bad go surf somewhere else.”
Amaru from NEW ZEALAND - 26 Feb 2019
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