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“Great spot for the late summer and fall seasons. Parking is $1/hour with limited spaces. If its firing, the paddle out is brutal but worth the effort. The surf is greatly affected by the wind at this location. Locals are very friendly and there's a surf shop right across the street. They even have showers with warm water for when you're done.”
Doh from UNITED STATES - 02 Oct 2019
Jenness Beach Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 16 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.3(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: 3.1(1: Jenness Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Jenness Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in New Hampshire. 5: the best break in New Hampshire). |
Difficulty Level: 2.4(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Jenness Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.8(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Jenness 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 Jenness Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.2(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.9(1: Often too crowded. 5: Jenness Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Jenness 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: 4.1(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.4(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.1(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Jenness Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.1(1: Camping at Jenness Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Jenness Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Jenness Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Jenness Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Best surf in NH and quite possibly southern Maine. I love it when you get a good sea breeze going. You get great waves. Also not far away from Hampton beach so you have a convenient place to get food, but almost no one who goes there will know about Jenness. Like the last person said, small parking lot. So prepare to have 15 dollars to park.”
conrad from UNITED STATES - 22 May 2017
“Great surf. Especially after decent thunder storms. The only bad part about the beach itself is a very small parking lot and if you can't park there, you'll have to pay 15 dollars. Jenness also has flags to represent where you can and can't surf. Surfers and body boarders generally get much better surf than the swimmers area. Which is what I especially like about the beach”
Connor from UNITED STATES - 20 Apr 2017
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