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“Inconsistent and often windy. When there is offshore and the swell is big, it can be brilliant, but watch the sand banks (a recent addition to the beach since winter storms 2013), as they can greatly affect the waves at different tides.
In the summer it will be fairly busy, but due the size of the beach, it's easy to find a quiet spot, and of course all throughout winter it's empty.
Odd beach - sometimes amazing, sometimes terrible. Water is clear and clean. There is plenty of parking right next to the beach, and a pub, cafe, surf shop (where you can hire boards, suits, get lessons and much more).
All in all, a good place to come for the week if the conditions are right :)”
Jade Gremlin from UNITED KINGDOM - 01 Oct 2014
Newgale Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 7 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: 3.3(1: Newgale is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.7(1: Newgale is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Wales - Pembrokeshire. 5: the best break in Wales - Pembrokeshire). |
Difficulty Level: 1.6(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.7(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Newgale can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.7(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Newgale, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Newgale are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Newgale is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.8(1: Getting to Newgale 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: 4.8(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 Newgale for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.6(1: Camping at Newgale is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Newgale is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
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 Newgale, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.8(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Newgale where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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