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“I don't have a comment, I have a question. We are about to move to Port K in 2 weeks. I would like to know the best beach for my daughter to continue learning to surf at?”
Lisa from AUSTRALIA - 02 May 2016
Port Kembla Beach Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 12 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.4(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: 4.0(1: Port Kembla Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.7(1: Port Kembla Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Illawarra. 5: the best break in Illawarra). |
Difficulty Level: 3.3(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: Port Kembla Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Port Kembla Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Port Kembla Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.6(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Port Kembla Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.7(1: Getting to Port Kembla Beach 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: 3.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 1.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Port Kembla Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.8(1: Camping at Port Kembla Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.3(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Port Kembla Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Port Kembla Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Port Kembla Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“How good is this place, just love being here.”
Antony Fazio from AUSTRALIA - 22 Apr 2013
“Like Ian Fulford, I found the Port Kembla hill 60, the Stack, fishing, walking and the brilliant Wentworth Street gave a facinating day of adventure. I walked out on the Ocean Breakwater wall and walked down a Hill 60 tunnel under the mountain to emerge overlooking a magnificent ocean view.
The were also model planes and Para gliding along Hill 60 with wind surfers, swimmers and fishermen on the beach and out in the ocean. If Port Kembla was out of the control of Wollongong City Council it would develop into a major tourist attraction.
I was exhausted by the variety of activities, clean beaches , great bathers parvillion and even had an indoor heated pool when I had lunch at the RSL. The new shops in Port Kembla were intreaguing and I want to bring my friends back to this sensational location.
I was told that investors have positive geared properties and
it has made several millionaires out here. I can't wait to buy a property in Port Kembla. Love the place Regards Keep a Secret x”
Inspired from AUSTRALIA - 22 Apr 2013
“Spectacular understated gem of the Illawarra, clean, expansive,great waves, swimmer friendly, great walking beach.
Some blue bottles on some days. Best beach in Illawarra by far, I was told it was rated as best beach in NSW EASY TO BELIEVE.
Hill 60 gives a fantastic 360 view of several great surf beaches at Port Kembla, this is truly a water paradise, surf, body board, swim, canoe, surf ski, paddle and fishing is very good there appears to be fish out on the islands and surprisingly lots of good catching off the beaches.
Captivated Eno”
IAN FULFORD from AUSTRALIA - 30 Dec 2012
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