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“It is probably as good as you can get for the East coast. I find the swell need to be at least a meter plus. Conditions tend to change very quickly as it gets more wind-swell than ground-swell. Normal ground-swell from the Irish sea is short lived and surf can come as quick as it can go, but if there is a strong system off the south coast pushing swell up the Irish sea, the swell can hold longer (RARE)
Although the site tags this spot as not crowded, I found it can be quite busy.
Caution! If not an intermediate level surfer or better, when there is considerable surf, it can be somewhat dumpy/punchy(if that can describe it)making it a little more difficult to paddle out. Currents can be strong,usually pushing north. For beginners,I would recommend the bigger flatter (No Rock) beaches just to the south that tend to have a longer, shallower walk out, with less channeled, more spread out waves.
Enjoy, and be safe :)
John.”
John Mc Cormack from IRELAND - 06 Mar 2014
Jacks Hole Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.0(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: 1.8(1: Jacks Hole is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.7(1: Jacks Hole is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Wexford. 5: the best break in Wexford). |
Difficulty Level: 2.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 1.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Jacks Hole can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Jacks Hole, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Jacks Hole are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Jacks Hole is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.2(1: Getting to Jacks Hole 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: 2.3(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: 1.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Jacks Hole for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.5(1: Camping at Jacks Hole is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Jacks Hole is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 1.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Jacks Hole, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 1.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Jacks Hole where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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