The Pass Reviews and Ratings
(North Coast – New South Wales, Australia)
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Visitor reviews of The Pass surf break
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“The Pass is an amazing beach; one of the most beautiful I have been to. Not too many places on the east coast of Australia you can watch the sunset over the ocean as you take in the view back to Mt Warning.
The waves can be good but very busy with all levels and manners of craft. We first surfed here in the 70s so feel blessed to have had it to ourselves. Will rarely happen these days. We stay at the Pass Beach House right over the road from the Nature Reserve. Great house to enjoy the area and only a short stroll to town,”
maxsurfy from AUSTRALIA - 26 Apr 2016
The Pass Ratings
Overall: 3.6. Based on 11 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.1(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: 3.3(1: The Pass is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.5(1: The Pass is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Coast - New South Wales. 5: the best break in North Coast - New South Wales). |
Difficulty Level: 2.4(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.5(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: The Pass can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at The Pass, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.5(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at The Pass are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: The Pass is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.8(1: Getting to The Pass 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: 4.6(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.4(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near The Pass for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 3.6(1: Camping at The Pass is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.2(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: The Pass is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.8(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.8(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at The Pass, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near The Pass where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
