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“It's similar to any break on the oregon coast, its subject to a lot of wind, big tide changes, and crossing swell. When it is surf able, the surf is frequently junky. Most surfers have low wave counts during their sessions. The water tends to be cold due to upwelling. Also, its the most crowded surf spot on the oregon coast, because its more consistent. And, it does get good.”
steve from UNITED STATES - 29 Oct 2014
Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda Ratings
Overall: 1.0. Based on 21 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.6(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: 3.1(1: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.9(1: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Oregon. 5: the best break in North Oregon). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.1(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.8(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda 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: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.5(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.9(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.9(1: Camping at Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.8(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.2(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 Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda, 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 Pacific City/Cape Kiwanda where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Best rental prices in Oregon. Locals are friendly and helpful. Great for beginners with great accomidations walking distance from the beach.”
The Dalles from UNITED STATES - 02 Sep 2011
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