Llandudno Reviews and Ratings
(Cape Town, South Africa)
Visitor reviews of Llandudno surf break
(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)
“Not sure who is writing the write ups or ratings. Llundudno is a fairly consistent wave. The water here is generally colder than everywhere else due to the upwelling. It is crowded and on a good day depending on the tide can fire. At 3 feet it starts to heave at 4 to 6 is a board snapper. The right in the corner is the most consistent with a second peak slightly further to the middle. The left corner breaks rarely but can get good. Depending on the tide a lot of sets close out but there are definitely serious barrel opportunities if you are quick to your feet and fast down the line. But definitely one of Cape Towns most localized spots. And at 3'+ definitely not a wave for beginners as it gets heavy and is super shallow. And the last shark sighting I can remember was 4 years ago.”
Joe from SOUTH AFRICA - 05 May 2010
Llandudno Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 10 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.9(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: 3.3(1: Llandudno is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.9(1: Llandudno is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Cape Town. 5: the best break in Cape Town). |
Difficulty Level: 3.1(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.4(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Llandudno can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.9(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Llandudno, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Llandudno are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.4(1: Often too crowded. 5: Llandudno is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.9(1: Getting to Llandudno 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: 4.7(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.9(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.1(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Llandudno for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.2(1: Camping at Llandudno is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Llandudno is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.1(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 2.4(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Llandudno, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.3(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Llandudno where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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