Mers-les-Bains Reviews and Ratings
(Nord – Pas de Calais, France)
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Visitor reviews of Mers-les-Bains surf break
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“If you're from Belgium this is the closest place you can go to do some surfing.
In autumn I go almost every weekend since I have also got myself a SUP board there is almost always something to do there.
Especially for learning to catch waves (after you've mastered standing up in the foam :) ) this place is really good. Not too heavy but the waves will take you for a ride!
It is however not good at all stages of the tide. At high tide the fun is over. Also if you're still in the water at high tide, coming out is not pleasant. There is a rather steep climb on pebbles and the waves crash into it and of course come back ... taking some pebbles with them. Wear your boots, I didn't the first time ... ouch :) !
Also although the beach is all pebbles., under the water its sand, all the pebbles are washed ashore. Which makes this a care free place to board. If you go closer to the cliff though there are rocks so stay in front of the beach.
Also watch the fishermen ... those bastards :)”
Ruben from BELGIUM - 14 Nov 2014
Mers-les-Bains Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 5 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 1.6(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: 1.6(1: Mers-les-Bains is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.2(1: Mers-les-Bains is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Nord - Pas de Calais. 5: the best break in Nord - Pas de Calais). |
Difficulty Level: 1.6(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Mers-les-Bains can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Mers-les-Bains, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Mers-les-Bains are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.8(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Mers-les-Bains is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.4(1: Getting to Mers-les-Bains 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: 2.5(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: 2.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Mers-les-Bains for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.3(1: Camping at Mers-les-Bains is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Mers-les-Bains 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: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Mers-les-Bains, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Mers-les-Bains where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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