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“The quality and location of good breaks is highly dependent on how the sand moves over the winter. There are great days, but for every good day, there are 3-4 flat and choppy ones. Not a location to travel to for surf unless the word is out that it's a good day, but for locals who can pick and choose when to go out there are many good opportunities.”
Andrew from UNITED STATES - 15 Jun 2020
Plum Island Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 8 votes and 5 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.9(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: 2.5(1: Plum Island is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.5(1: Plum Island is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Massachusetts. 5: the best break in Massachusetts). |
Difficulty Level: 3.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Plum Island can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Plum Island, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Plum Island are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Plum Island is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 2.9(1: Getting to Plum Island 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: 4.6(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.8(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Plum Island for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Plum Island is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Plum Island is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.4(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.2(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Plum Island, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.3(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Plum Island where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“A hidden jem for locals especially when crowded at The Wall. Need town parking sticker or wildlife refuge pass.”
Joppa Janey from UNITED STATES - 21 May 2020
“Unrideable waves that crash right into the dirt, localism, no place to park and to top it the access is destroyed. I'm sticking to the wall.”
Sam from UNITED STATES - 04 Jan 2015
“The waves here are good at a little before, at, and a little after low tide. There are two breaks here, a sand bar and what we call, The Blue (it's in front of the hotel Blue). It can get big here when everywhere else is flat”
Good from UNITED STATES - 08 Sep 2013
“It's impossible here. The waves break right on the beach. You and your board will get smashed and you'll be pulling sand out of every crevice for days. Save your time and head to the wall.”
Sucks from UNITED STATES - 07 Aug 2013
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