Freshwater east Reviews and Ratings
(Wales – Pembrokeshire, UK)
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Visitor reviews of Freshwater east surf break
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“When this place works there is nothing like it fast super tubes. Unfortunately it does not very often do your homework and you will catch it sooner or later. I have been in with one other overhead to 8ft plus NOT FOR THE BEGINNER its one of the best breaks around when its going off. Get an ordnance survey map to unlock sneaky breaks”
Gary from UNITED KINGDOM - 28 Jun 2013
Freshwater east Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(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: 1.5(1: Freshwater east is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Freshwater east is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Wales - Pembrokeshire. 5: the best break in Wales - Pembrokeshire). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(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: Freshwater east can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Freshwater east, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Water Quality: 2.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Freshwater east is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Freshwater east 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: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Freshwater east for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Freshwater east is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Freshwater east, 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 Freshwater east where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
