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“Solid beach. Out of peak season, there are never that many people there and the surf is fairly consistent.”
Tommy Savino from UNITED STATES - 28 Apr 2020
Salisbury Beach Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 16 votes and 4 reviews. 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: 2.7(1: Salisbury Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.2(1: Salisbury Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Massachusetts. 5: the best break in Massachusetts). |
Difficulty Level: 2.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Salisbury Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Salisbury Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.2(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Salisbury Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.3(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Salisbury Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to Salisbury 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: 3.8(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.6(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.6(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Salisbury Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.1(1: Camping at Salisbury Beach 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: Salisbury Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.2(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.4(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Salisbury Beach, 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 Salisbury Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Go to the farthest beach entrance by the river wall. If it's firing at The Wall (NH), it can barrel here (10/1/2019). The sandbars change frequently here but if you pay attention to them you can definitely score. Currents are very strong at this location so be aware. I had the entire wave to myself and the beach is very secluded in the off season. Free parking and the facilities/showers were still operational beginning of October. You can reserve a camp site here as well if that's your thing.”
Doh from UNITED STATES - 02 Oct 2019
“Too may rules. You can not skimboard or surf until the guards leave at 5pm even though its a good wave beach to do so.”
matt from UNITED STATES - 27 Jun 2015
“This place is amazingly fun and exciting. If you have not been there definitely recommend going. People are really nice everywhere and its peaceful and enjoyable as well. There is so much to do there as well/ LOVE SALISBURY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chaz from Pittsburgh”
Chance Morgan from UNITED STATES - 20 Aug 2014
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