Walton-On-The-Naze Reviews and Ratings
(East Anglia, UK)
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Visitor reviews of Walton-On-The-Naze surf break
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“Waves at Walton are so rare. It’s not worth wasting your time. Go up the coast where you are more likely to get better conditions.
It only works with high winds and ends up complete mush. Too much for beginners and not good enough for better surfers.
Water quality is poor. You can’t park in the summer and Walton isn’t worth a visit anyway.”
Mark from UNITED KINGDOM - 07 Jul 2021
Walton-On-The-Naze Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 9 votes and 4 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.4(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: 1.7(1: Walton-On-The-Naze is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.2(1: Walton-On-The-Naze is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in East Anglia. 5: the best break in East Anglia). |
Difficulty Level: 2.1(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Walton-On-The-Naze can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Walton-On-The-Naze, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.1(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Walton-On-The-Naze are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 2.2(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.6(1: Often too crowded. 5: Walton-On-The-Naze is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.6(1: Getting to Walton-On-The-Naze 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: 3.1(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: 3.4(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Walton-On-The-Naze for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.6(1: Camping at Walton-On-The-Naze is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.9(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Walton-On-The-Naze is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 1.3(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.1(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Walton-On-The-Naze, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Walton-On-The-Naze where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“16/3/13 Today was a good day for surfing indeed I didn't go out myself but there were 2 others out. The wave height when the tide was coming in was about 4ft+ give or take but as the tide went out it dropped to 2ft which was a bit of a let down. The wave itself had close outs but an alright ride going left and right and it had quiet a bit of bump on the face. I have found that walton on the naze only has a rideable wave when the tide is coming in and going out at low tide its a pond. I have also found that any strong wind above 15mph will produce a rideable wave. Today it was 20mph to 30mph but with the wind dying down we can only bug and wish for the next ridable wave.
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H from UNITED KINGDOM - 16 Mar 2013
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