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“Spent two days snorkeling at "The Dumps" last week (October 24 /25 2010) and found it to be quite an enjoyable experience. A large variety of fish on the reefs and at least two mature turtles. Just staying still on the surface seems to attract the turtles who come up, stay with you awhile and then head below again.
Best advice is to wear shoes when trying to get to the beach, which is about four feet wide, black and not able to offer much stability. Entering from the rocks can be a very slippery experience which I wouldn't recommend.”
Frank Polo from CANADA - 29 Oct 2010
La Perouse Bay/The Dumps Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 3 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.7(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: 2.7(1: La Perouse Bay/The Dumps is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: La Perouse Bay/The Dumps is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Maui. 5: the best break in Maui). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: La Perouse Bay/The Dumps can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at La Perouse Bay/The Dumps, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at La Perouse Bay/The Dumps are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: La Perouse Bay/The Dumps is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.3(1: Getting to La Perouse Bay/The Dumps 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: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.5(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 La Perouse Bay/The Dumps for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.5(1: Camping at La Perouse Bay/The Dumps is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 1.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: La Perouse Bay/The Dumps is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at La Perouse Bay/The Dumps, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near La Perouse Bay/The Dumps where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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