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“Six good breaks within a 5-mile drive. This classic surf area was first ridden in the very early sixties by Zion's "DUNES BEACH SURF CLUB". Points, coves, bays, and even a reef, groom north swells. The Cove is a protected spot that has a gradual sandy beach good for beginners. Balls Reef breaks only on the biggest swells of the year. Other spots include Logan, The Lodge, Pookie's, The Cape, and Juicy Hole. Can be ridden most of the year, best from mid-summer to late autumn.”
Surfdeep from UNITED STATES - 06 Sep 2010
Zion 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: 4.0(1: Zion is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Zion is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Lake Michigan. 5: the best break in Lake Michigan). |
Difficulty Level: 5.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Zion can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Zion, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Zion are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Zion is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Zion 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: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Zion for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Zion 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: Zion is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.0(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 Zion, 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 Zion where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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