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“Surfed here for 40 yrs ,amazing memories of camaraderie, great laughs seeing Tony sucked back over the falls, broken 2 boards here . Still going but now body boarding due to back problem. Saughter and Beth learning to surf. Camping for whole summer at Nant y big . Legend.waves.”
Dave and karen from UNITED KINGDOM - 12 Jun 2017
Porth Ceriad Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 5 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(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: 3.2(1: Porth Ceriad is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.7(1: Porth Ceriad is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Lleyn Peninsula. 5: the best break in Lleyn Peninsula). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Porth Ceriad can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Porth Ceriad, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Porth Ceriad are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Porth Ceriad is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Porth Ceriad 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: 4.0(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: 4.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Porth Ceriad for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.2(1: Camping at Porth Ceriad is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Porth Ceriad 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: 4.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Porth Ceriad, 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 Porth Ceriad where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Porth Ceiriad is a very good spot when it's on with an amazing backdrop and beach. Can be extremely heavy and hollow when big and I've witnessed numerous boards being snapped here. Not usually a place for novice surfers as it will punish if mistakes are made. I'd say confident surfers only, for safety... There are other more forgiving beaches in the area like Porth Neigwl that offer great beginner rides.”
Pen Cachu from UNITED KINGDOM - 26 Mar 2010
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