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“Best waves are usually at the North end of the beach and round the point to the next pretty little cove.
Waves are best at high tide, offshore, can be very hollow and fast under the right conditions but are frequently only short rides before closing out. The water and beach are pristine with no pollution and no crowds. In fact in past 3 years I've only had the company of other surfers on about 12 occasions, but dolphins often come and join in the fun.”
ross milner from FALKLAND ISLANDS - 30 Apr 2020
Surf Bay Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.0(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: 3.5(1: Surf Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Surf Bay is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Falkland Islands. 5: the best break in Falkland Islands). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(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: Surf Bay can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Surf Bay, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Surf Bay are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 5.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 5.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Surf Bay is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Surf Bay 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 Surf Bay for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.0(1: Camping at Surf Bay 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: Surf Bay 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: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Surf Bay, 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 Surf Bay where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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