Visitor reviews of San Francisco surf break

San Francisco Ratings

Overall: 2.0. Based on 3 votes. 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: 2.5 (1: San Francisco is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).
Regional Rating: 5.0 (1: San Francisco is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Uruguay - South. 5: the best break in Uruguay - South).	Difficulty Level: 1.5 (1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only).
Water Quality: 2.0 (1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).	Crowds: 3.0 (1: Often too crowded. 5: San Francisco is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).
Access: 4.5 (1: Getting to San Francisco 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: 4.0 (1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly).	Accommodation: 4.0 (1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near San Francisco for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels).
Camping: 4.0 (1: Camping at San Francisco 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: San Francisco is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus).
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0 (1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too).	Eating: 5.0 (1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at San Francisco, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants).
Drinking: 2.0 (1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near San Francisco where you can stay or park a camper van overnight).