Cherating Reviews and Ratings
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Visitor reviews of Cherating surf break
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“Cherating is one of the more consistent waves in Malaysia, but doesn't always get the size that Batu Buruk and other Terengganu areas further north get. The wave is fatter and not as powerful as others, but it is predictable as it is a point break. The wave can give you some very nice rides of 100m+ or more as it breaks left down a huge sand bar (where as many of the other beach breaks will be quite short as the steep shoreline of most beaches causes waves to break close to the beach). It can also give you some barrels on bigger days. The major problem is it is getting crowded on the weekends as it is the closest and most known break near KL. The nice thing is if you get tired of paddling, just walk up the sand bar and you're right out near the take off zone again...”
Randy Uthe from MALAYSIA - 13 Nov 2014
Cherating Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 7 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.7(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: 2.5(1: Cherating is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Cherating is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Peninsular Malaysia. 5: the best break in Peninsular Malaysia). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Cherating can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Cherating, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.4(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Cherating are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Cherating is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.8(1: Getting to Cherating 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: 3.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.4(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Cherating for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.8(1: Camping at Cherating is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Cherating is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Cherating, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Cherating where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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