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“I am scared with the reviews and I will never go there, and please do not come to Peru.
We always have challenging waves and locals are zombies who hate people.”
Jaime from PERU - 02 May 2018
Japs Cove Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes and 3 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(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: 2.5(1: Japs Cove is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.0(1: Japs Cove is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Los Angeles County. 5: the best break in Los Angeles County). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Japs Cove can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Japs Cove, 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 Japs Cove are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Japs Cove is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Japs Cove 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: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.0(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 Japs Cove for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Japs Cove is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Japs Cove is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Japs Cove, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
“If you never been there, it's a good idea to not to start now. Sharp rocks, lots of urchins, deadly currents, and uptight locals make it a bad experience for beginners or just about anyone else. To top it off there is no lifeguard for miles.”
ANGELO from UNITED STATES - 30 Apr 2018
“Wow! Should have listened to the review about Royal Palms. Surfing this spot got me beat-up and my car windows all smashed. San Pedro has the most aggressive locals I've ever encountered. This coming from someone who has surfed just about every spot on the Cali coast. "Peeeedro" just ain't worth the trouble.”
andy kustiewicz from UNITED STATES - 07 Mar 2013
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