Jacks Point Reviews and Ratings
(Canterbury, New Zealand)
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Visitor reviews of Jacks Point surf break
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“A good wave on a heavy south-east swell, best early morning or evening before onshore picks up. If timed right you'll miss the older small-minded local crew who seem to think they own that particular piece of the pacific.”
8ball from NEW ZEALAND - 09 Jan 2023
Jacks Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 1 vote and 2 reviews. 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: 3.0(1: Jacks Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Jacks Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Jacks 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). |
“Great wave, just watch out for bull kelp, rocks and local clarey with one ball who doen't know much about surf culture and who has right of way on a wave !”
ric from NEW ZEALAND - 26 Dec 2010
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