Sauble Beach Reviews and Ratings
(Lake Huron – Canada)
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Visitor reviews of Sauble Beach surf break
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“I have been at Sauble in beginning July and end of July. One of the best fresh water surfing lakes in Canada, next to Erie's north shore. Rare to see the surface water calm-- usually is a precursor to a great swell (storm) on the horizon. When swells start they typically arrive from south to south west and break head on. Beach off Sauble faces due west. Right off the main street drag Sauble has six sand bars that approximate between 15-30 feet in width. Depths between bars range from 3'-8' in water depth. Beach breaks and tubes can typically form off the 3rd-5th sandbars from beach. Excellent for kite riding as well. North shore off Sauble is a river that enters Huron. Typically rockier but some good break point used mostly by local surfers. November, believe it or not, is great wet suit surfing with typical 3'-5' swells as pre-winter storms role in. Good local community, and tolerance for newbies. Rare to see territoriality. Weekends beach gets crazy busy.”
Rick Brzakala from CANADA - 20 Jun 2016
Sauble Beach Ratings
Overall: 4.1. Based on 2 votes and 2 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: 2.5(1: Sauble Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Sauble Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Lake Huron - Canada. 5: the best break in Lake Huron - Canada). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Sauble Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Sauble Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 5.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Sauble Beach 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: Sauble Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Sauble 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: 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: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Sauble Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Sauble Beach 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: Sauble Beach 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). |
“Water quality is excellent.
Of all the Great Lakes, Lake Huron is one of the cleanest!
If a storm is brewing further out in the middle of the lake this is the best time to catch some decent waves not far from the mainland (for a freshwater lake that is).”
Underdog from CANADA - 09 Aug 2011
