Siesta Reviews and Ratings
(Gulf Coast, Florida, USA)
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Visitor reviews of Siesta surf break
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“Siesta Key dosen't always have good waves. It's rideable though. Actually good for boogie boarding if you're into boogie boarding.”
Mike from UNITED STATES - 08 Nov 2010
Siesta Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 4 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 1.5(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: 1.5(1: Siesta is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 1.0(1: Siesta is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Gulf Coast, Florida. 5: the best break in Gulf Coast, Florida). |
Difficulty Level: 1.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Siesta are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Siesta is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Siesta 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: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 1.0(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 Siesta for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.0(1: Camping at Siesta is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Siesta 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: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Siesta, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Siesta where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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