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“Warning: Curl Curl is not a good learners beach. Dangerous rips and deep water.
It would be one of the least learner-friendly surfspots on the Northern Beaches.
Competent surfers only as there are no life guards for the surfing areas.”
Rusty Old Surfer from AUSTRALIA - 20 May 2017
Curl Curl Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 11 votes and 2 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: 4.1(1: Curl Curl is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.6(1: Curl Curl is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Sydney North Coast. 5: the best break in Sydney North Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(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: Curl Curl can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Curl Curl, 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 Curl Curl are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.4(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Curl Curl is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.9(1: Getting to Curl Curl 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: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Curl Curl for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.3(1: Camping at Curl Curl is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Curl Curl is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.9(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Curl Curl, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Curl Curl where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Curl Curl is a consistent beach break, at its best with a SE swell and a WSW wind. It has 3 different 'spots'. North Curl Curl, South Curl Curl and Mid Curl Curl, which is the best of the 3. South Curly has many rips but also home to 'the point' which is a section of reef that only works at high tide. There is also a kind of 'wedge' which work at high tide with a strong W wind. Mid Curly is the most consistent because it is the most exposed. It is a great beach to learn to surf or bodyboard. North Curly is good with a NE wind which produces heavy shorebreaks. A great place to visit and learn so I encourage you to visit.
Toddy”
Toddy from AUSTRALIA - 12 Dec 2013
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