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“Located just North of North Hampton Beach. It is quiet and used mostly used by residents and renters on the beach or walking from across Rt. 1A.
Pros:
* Climb the rocks & explore the tidal pools.
* Magnificent views.
* Steps away from Cinnamon Rainbows surf shop where you can rent surfboards, paddleboards, etc.
Cons:
* Bring your aqua socks, it is a very rocky beach, painful to walk into the surf in bare feet.
* Rough surf. The waves are not high but the low waves are powerful and will batter you into the jagged boulders, especially if your footing is compromised by the sharp gravel walking surface.
* Small children will have a hard time navigating this beach. Parents will need to lead them by the hand and attend to them closely to ensure their safety.”
Bob from UNITED STATES - 08 Aug 2013
Plaice Cove Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.3(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: Plaice Cove is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.5(1: Plaice Cove is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in New Hampshire. 5: the best break in New Hampshire). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Plaice Cove can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Plaice Cove, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Plaice Cove are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Plaice Cove is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.7(1: Getting to Plaice Cove 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: 2.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.5(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Plaice Cove for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Plaice Cove is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.5(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Plaice Cove is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(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 Plaice Cove, 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 Plaice Cove where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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