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“Worst attitude I have ever seen by a surfer! let me start by saying i have been surfing since I was 12 and although I am not originally from Dorset I have been living in Weymouth for nearly 30 years. I am originally from Cornwall and grew up surfing in Watergate, Harlyn, ETC. I am an ok surfer but I am never going to be a pro. I have never even bothered to try Ringstead before but the wind and sea looked promising so I went over. I decided to walk down to the beach to check and noticed a bloke coming from the beach with a board. I asked in a friendly tone, " whats the surf like buddy?", he replied " your not my buddy so go look for yourself" I was taken back a bit but I don't react that well to things like that so I confronted him, which I think surprised him! he said that he had surfed this break for 30 years and that it was people like me who were giving surfers a bad name. He ranted on about how poor he was and how rich I was, how my van was better than his,??
I have surfed all over the world and I have never come up against hostility like this! I was embarrassed by his attitude as there were so many holiday makers watching. Its ad really I surf because I love the sea and like talking to people. Anyway the surf is shite anyway, inconsistent, and no real power. It was developing a bit but there is a shallow reef which is rocky so if you are desperate for a surf just watch out for that. My advice don't bother, parking expensive and lots of d*heads around!!”
Matt B from UNITED KINGDOM - 07 Aug 2021
Ringstead Bay Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(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: 2.0(1: Ringstead Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Ringstead Bay is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in South Coast of England. 5: the best break in South Coast of England). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(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: Ringstead Bay can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Ringstead Bay, 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 Ringstead Bay are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Ringstead Bay is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Ringstead Bay 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: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Ringstead Bay for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Ringstead Bay is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Ringstead Bay is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Ringstead Bay, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Ringstead Bay where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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