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“Silistra,is a very beautiful beach bay break,rocks at both ends,so safe for all classes of surfer although a really nice place to be, it's rare that this break works; plus in summer it has been controlled by the Mafia, charging you to park and it's a national park beach!!!
It gets very, very busy in summer and of past years free camping has been stopped, it's such a shame, if you want to stay over at this break you have to go to the camp site,which I would recommend, but not in high season,as its full of bull-headed Bulgarian Mafia who think they own the place.
But back to the break; when the conditions are wright it has a left and right break and depending on the sandbar it has an easy paddle out using the small rip.
I would say its ok for learning on, doesn't get really big, possibly 1m max, but can be clean on the right day, but its rare.
There are better breaks in Bulgaria but if you want to take a partner who doesn't surf they will be happy too at this beautiful surf spot that will satisfy all.”
mark from BULGARIA - 17 May 2020
Silistar Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 6 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.7(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: 3.0(1: Silistar is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.6(1: Silistar is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Bulgaria - Black Sea. 5: the best break in Bulgaria - Black Sea). |
Difficulty Level: 2.7(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Silistar can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.2(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Silistar, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.6(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Silistar are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.4(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.8(1: Often too crowded. 5: Silistar is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.2(1: Getting to Silistar 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: 4.4(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.2(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Silistar for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.8(1: Camping at Silistar is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Silistar is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.0(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 Silistar, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.6(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Silistar where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Silistar is one of the most beautiful and secluded beaches in bulgaria, so surfing there is a bless...
The bay is quite small so it does close out, not much beyond 3 meters, the quality of the wave can change with the sandbar shift. Nasty rocks line the edges of the bay. The best direction for Silistar is ENE, spot gathers the east swells best,(as the bay faces east) The wave itself is a clear water , sand bottomed peak, it can be ridden both right and left, deppending on section. It can barrel sometimes, but it's mostly mush. When it's big the lack of channel is evident. In it's day... it can be a world class, 2.6 meters ,secluded beachbreak, for a few mates to share... !@! It's... fresh !”
Vico from BULGARIA - 07 Apr 2013
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