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“Most of your comments are correct but I would argue that on a good day with SSW swell it deserves a better rating than a one. I spend a lot of time at Gansey, surf kayaking and although the swell may not be as powerful or the period as long as the west coast of Ireland or the south west coast of England and Wales it can at times be equally as big. It is inconsistent and I guess the wind is a factor, as quite often the swell will not hit the beach from the south unless we have a large low pressure south of us, but it is certainly better than a one on a good day! The reefs near by do produce some great surf conditions when the swell directtion is right. I will forward photos of Gansey.”
Gerry Quinn from ISLE OF MAN - 26 Sep 2013
Gansey Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.2(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: 2.6(1: Gansey is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Gansey is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Isle of Man. 5: the best break in Isle of Man). |
Difficulty Level: 1.8(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: Gansey can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Gansey, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Gansey are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Gansey is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Gansey 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: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Gansey for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.2(1: Camping at Gansey is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Gansey is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.2(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Gansey, 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 Gansey where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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