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“DOHO is a break that attracts mostly long board surfers of all abilities, experience, and ages. The three breaks (bone yards, second spot and rivermouth) can get crowded on weekends.
When the surf is up the outer reef beyond second spot can be the start of loooong rides either right or left.
Unless it is really small the (almost machine like) groomed waves allow for tricks and follies that other places can't.”
Andrew from UNITED STATES - 13 Jun 2020
Dana Point Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 5 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(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: 3.4(1: Dana Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Dana Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Orange County. 5: the best break in Orange County). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(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: Dana Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Dana Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Dana Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.2(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Dana Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.8(1: Getting to Dana Point 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: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Dana Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Dana Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Dana Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Dana Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Dana Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Doho can be surfed by everyone from beginners to experts depending on the size and shape of the waves. There are three breaks Rivermouth, second spot and the jetty. Also on big days there is a bitchen outside spot on the reef beyond second spot. Long boards are the weapon of choice with most people, as the waves are best suited to them.The waves allow for many tricks and maneuvers but short boards are seen as well.”
Andy from UNITED STATES - 12 May 2020
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