Penhale Reviews and Ratings
(North Cornwall, UK)
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(NOTE: Reviews may be edited by our content team for the purposes of ensuring accurate and relevant information)Penhale Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(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: Penhale is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Penhale is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in North Cornwall. 5: the best break in North Cornwall). |
Difficulty Level: 1.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Penhale can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Penhale, 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 Penhale are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Penhale is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.5(1: Getting to Penhale 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). |
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