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“It's a beach with sand and rocks.
There are waves.
There be seaweeds.
It be sheltered.
There be no sharks.
Watch out for the missile silo at low tide.”
Nigel Thornberry from UNITED KINGDOM - 12 Sep 2011
West Dale Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 2 reviews. 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: 2.0(1: West Dale is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 2.0(1: West Dale is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Wales - Pembrokeshire. 5: the best break in Wales - Pembrokeshire). |
Difficulty Level: 3.5(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: West Dale can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at West Dale, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: West Dale is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to West Dale 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: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
“West Dale is a rocky bay with dangerous rips and strong cross currents. West dale is not a beach for bathing due to strong currents and no lifeguards.
For surfing Westdale can work its magic with surf up to 8ft and with the right wind direction nice glassy waves. However it is a rocky beach and you may find yourself being dragged towards the cliffs.
I recommend that you are a experienced surfer or with someone experienced.”
Alex Clark from UNITED KINGDOM - 03 Apr 2010
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