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“Tides are crucial - a 6 foot swell at mid to low tide had 2 feet of surf (max), and completely flat at low tide.
4 foot swell NNW and mid to high tide had 2-3 feet of surf.”
Alex from UNITED STATES - 23 Aug 2020
Crescent Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 8 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.2(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: 1.6(1: Crescent is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.1(1: Crescent is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Washington State. 5: the best break in Washington State). |
Difficulty Level: 2.4(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Crescent can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Crescent, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Crescent are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Crescent is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.8(1: Getting to Crescent 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: 3.2(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: 1.4(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Crescent for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.8(1: Camping at Crescent is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Crescent 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: 2.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Crescent, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.4(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Crescent where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Crescent Beach is a Private beach and a fee of $8.00 per person, per pet is required. A beach patrol also maintains the beach keeping it clean of trash and provides security. The fee covers dawn to dusk. You leave for meals and return for the rest of your day. The also have fire pits, coin operated hot showers, laundry, and outdoor rinse area for boards and gear to remove sand. Well worth the cost.
Salt Creek is the boundary! Stay on the County side to and from the water, once in the water the private property boundary goes out to a -11 low tide. Three signs in the parking area at Salt Creek parking lot, one with a map show the boundary. Stay off the sand on the west sides of the Creek and you won't have to worry about criminal trespass.
Thank you.”
Scoutert38 from UNITED STATES - 18 Nov 2018
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