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“I am a Gloucester native and I have to agree with the previous post...the water is very very clean, great place when not too many tourists show up then it's to crowded so we go to the beaches for residents only and the water is clean at all of them. I'm so lucky and grateful to be a native, blessed be. Carol”
Carol from UNITED STATES - 24 Aug 2012
Good Harbor Beach Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 12 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.8(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: 2.4(1: Good Harbor Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.2(1: Good Harbor Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Massachusetts. 5: the best break in Massachusetts). |
Difficulty Level: 3.8(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: Good Harbor Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Good Harbor Beach, 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 Good Harbor Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Good Harbor Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.6(1: Getting to Good Harbor Beach 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: 3.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.2(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 Good Harbor Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Good Harbor Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Good Harbor Beach 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: 3.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Good Harbor Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Good Harbor Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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