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“This is not the case at all. As a resident of this part, there are rarely fights between locals, and the surfing is for those skilled enough to navigate and manoeuvre the reef breaks. The reef can be dangerous if you are a beginner surfer, yes, but the reference to dangerous locals is totally false.”
KD from PAPUA NEW GUINEA - 29 Dec 2018
Rocha Negra Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes and 2 reviews. 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: 2.3(1: Rocha Negra is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Rocha Negra is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in The Algarve. 5: the best break in The Algarve). |
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: Rocha Negra can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Rocha Negra, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Rocha Negra are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Rocha Negra is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Rocha Negra 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: 5.0(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 Rocha Negra for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Rocha Negra 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: Rocha Negra is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Rocha Negra, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Rocha Negra where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Not recommended at all!
Despite the very dangerous and shallow sharp reef, the locals are even more dangerous.
There are daily cases of fights with the locals there.”
John Howard from AUSTRALIA - 13 Dec 2018
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