Kenfig Sands Reviews and Ratings
(Wales – South East, UK)
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Visitor reviews of Kenfig Sands surf break
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“Awful, crowded, only works at 1 stage of the tide, steelworks in view, long trudge through sand to get to a crap waves that back off, no cafe there either.”
mark from UNITED KINGDOM - 31 Oct 2020
Kenfig Sands Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.5(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: 3.0(1: Kenfig Sands is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Kenfig Sands is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Wales - South East. 5: the best break in Wales - South East). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(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: Kenfig Sands can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Kenfig Sands, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Water Quality: 2.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Kenfig Sands is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Kenfig Sands 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: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Kenfig Sands for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.0(1: Camping at Kenfig Sands is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
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 Kenfig Sands, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Kenfig Sands where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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