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“It's a pretty good place to body board because the will be some huge wave sets but there are also a lot of inexperienced people out the so you might want to watch where you are going. The biggest wave I've seen there was probably 8 ft but that was on a yellow flag day. Just so you know it turns into to 3-4 foot shore break at the end of the day.”
Sean from UNITED STATES - 07 Sep 2015
Corona Del Mar Jetty Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes and 3 reviews. 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: 2.7(1: Corona Del Mar Jetty is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Corona Del Mar Jetty is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Orange County. 5: the best break in Orange County). |
Difficulty Level: 3.7(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Corona Del Mar Jetty can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Corona Del Mar Jetty, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Corona Del Mar Jetty are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Corona Del Mar Jetty is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Corona Del Mar Jetty 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: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Corona Del Mar Jetty for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Corona Del Mar Jetty 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: Corona Del Mar Jetty is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Corona Del Mar Jetty, 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 Corona Del Mar Jetty where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“I've only ever seen this place go off once. It can be epic, but it needs a huge south swell.”
HB from UNITED STATES - 30 Oct 2014
“It's sort of a joke that this place is even mentioned. It is not a "Surf Spot" it is a novelty wave on the "very" rare occasion that it breaks which is 0-3 times per year. It only breaks when it is big enough to be a danger to 98% of beach going folks so it should not in anyway be considered a "Surf Spot", but everybody who would ever surf here knows that anyway. And the final kicker is that if this wave is actually breaking, everywhere, and I mean EVERYWHERE is having the best day of the year so again, complete novelty and throw away surf session for anyway who would even bother. Cheers Mates.”
OZ OZ OZ OI OI OI from UNITED STATES - 09 Oct 2013
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