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“WARNING. This place is highly toxic. The nearby factories are constantly dumping toxic chemicals. Surfrider has a big lawsuit against the local steel mill for dumping hexavalent chromium and cyanide. Lots of sewage flows out of the river. Expect to get eye and ear infections as well as UTI's. The entire southend is a cesspool.”
MC from UNITED STATES - 18 Dec 2021
Ogden Dune Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 6 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.5(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: 2.2(1: Ogden Dune is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.8(1: Ogden Dune is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Lake Michigan. 5: the best break in Lake Michigan). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(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: Ogden Dune can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.6(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Ogden Dune, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.6(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Ogden Dune are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 1.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Ogden Dune is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Ogden Dune 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: 3.2(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.4(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Ogden Dune for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.6(1: Camping at Ogden Dune 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: Ogden Dune is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Ogden Dune, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Ogden Dune where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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