Surfside Beach Octagone Reviews and Ratings
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Visitor reviews of Surfside Beach Octagone surf break
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“I was out on Thursday and the water stank from the plankton bloom and there were trees everywhere (likely from hurricane Katrina). Short board guys had some good waves as they could get out past the incessant shore break, but those of us on long boards couldn't paddle out far enough - the wave period was just too short.”
Jeff C from UNITED STATES - 26 May 2012
Surfside Beach Octagone Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 3 votes and 1 review. 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: 2.7(1: Surfside Beach Octagone is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Surfside Beach Octagone is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Texas. 5: the best break in Texas). |
Difficulty Level: 2.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Surfside Beach Octagone can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Surfside Beach Octagone, 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 Surfside Beach Octagone are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.3(1: Often too crowded. 5: Surfside Beach Octagone is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Surfside Beach Octagone 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: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 2.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Surfside Beach Octagone for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Surfside Beach Octagone is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Surfside Beach Octagone 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). |
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 Surfside Beach Octagone, 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 Surfside Beach Octagone where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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