Hawaii
Surfing, Windsurfing, Kitesurfing and Catamaran in HawaiiFind The Spot
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Abololo Reef: 11812.6 kmair
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Lanes: 11824.3 kmair
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Nanakuli Blackrocks: 11809.5 kmair
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General Information
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Hawaii has had the long-standing reputation as one of the world’s top destinations for surfing. In fact waves typically start out at 3 feet high, and water sport enthusiasts can simply migrate to various islands in changing seasons to catch the best of conditions. Surfers, wind surfers, sailors and kite surfers alike have free reign in finding the best waves as all of Hawaii’s beaches are public. Here water sports is not just a hobby – it is a way of life.
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Beaches
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Beaches vary in sand quality – ranging from very fine sand to coarse, even rocky characteristics. A couple of the best beaches in Hawaii is Kailua Beach in Oahu, which is also one of the biggest at 3 miles long, popular for kite surfing, windsurfing, and occasionally allows surfing. Hanalei Bay in Kauai is a premier spot for experienced and beginning surfers alike, although in winter months it is known for its extreme amount of rainfall.
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Weather
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Water temperatures remain rather stagnant throughout the year in the mid-70°F (20-25°C) range; though can peak in the 80’s (up to 30°C) in the late summer months. Winter months bring in more forceful waves, while summer months are calmer. The eastern coast line typically has the most aggressive waves; exposed to the trade winds of the Pacific Ocean.
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Infrastructure
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Surf shops and schools are very common on each of the main islands. Other attractions, such as whale watching, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and boogie boarding are extremely popular. Some beaches are not very accessible, with some requiring 15 minute walks over compromising terrain.
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Safety
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The more popular beaches have life guards, but many of the smaller types ask you to rely on your common sense. Beginners should avoid these beaches for their own safety.
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Spots in Hawaii
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Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Hanalei October 1 — February 29 8 — 10 11740.1 km 0 Kailua Beach January 1 — December 31 8 — 10 11799.2 km 0 Kanaha Beach May 1 — September 30 7 — 9 11829.1 km 0 Laniakea December 1 — February 29 7 — 9 11958.5 km 0 Log Cabins December 1 — February 29 6 — 10 11777.5 km 0 Publics June 1 — August 31 7 — 9 11816.1 km 0 Rocky Point December 1 — February 29 8 — 10 11775.0 km 2 Spreckelsville June 1 — August 31 7 — 9 11827.9 km 0 Sunset December 1 — February 29 7 — 9 11775.7 km 0 Velzyland June 1 — August 31 8 — 9 11799.8 km 0 Waimea Bay December 1 — February 29 8 — 10 11778.3 km 0 Big Island
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating A Bay June 1 — September 30 0 — 10 11925.7 km 0 Kiholo Bay June 1 — September 30 3 — 10 11932.9 km 0 Kauai
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Acid Drop January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11775.7 km 0 Anahola Bay January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11743.5 km 0 Anini Beach January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11738.0 km 0 Bobo's Haena January 1 — December 31 8 — 10 11739.7 km 0 Cabbage Heads January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11743.7 km 0 Cannons January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11739.6 km 0 Family Housing January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11767.7 km 0 Flags January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 11741.1 km 0 Gillins January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11774.1 km 0 Horners January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11754.8 km 0 Inside Poipu January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11776.2 km 0 Kalapaki Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11765.3 km 0 Kalihiwai Point January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11737.5 km 0 Kilauea Bay January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11737.2 km 0 Lydgate Park November 1 — April 30 3 — 10 11756.1 km 0 Milolii October 1 — March 1 3 — 10 12006.4 km 0 Niihau January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11784.1 km 0 Pakala May 1 — September 30 0 — 10 11772.4 km 0 Polihale January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11759.6 km 0 Pu'u Poa January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11738.5 km 0 Shipwrecks January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11775.9 km 0 Tunnels January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11738.9 km 0 Waikokos January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11739.9 km 0 Maui
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating 505 Front Street November 1 — May 1 3 — 10 11837.4 km 0 Beaver Point January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11828.3 km 0 Big Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11858.8 km 0 Boat House October 1 — May 1 3 — 10 11846.7 km 0 Canoe Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11833.6 km 0 Crack Beach October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 11830.0 km 0 Embassy January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11828.9 km 0 Garbage Dumps April 1 — September 30 2 — 10 11851.7 km 0 Haycraft Park January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 11841.9 km 0 Ironwood Beach January 1 — December 31 2 — 10 11822.2 km 0 Kaa Point May 1 — October 31 3 — 10 11829.7 km 0 Kaanapali Point November 1 — May 31 0 — 10 11832.4 km 0 Kalama Beach Park March 31 — September 30 0 — 10 11848.0 km 0 Kamaole Park 3 January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 11849.9 km 0 Kanaha Beach Park May 1 — October 1 0 — 10 11829.4 km 0 Kealia Beach January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11842.0 km 0 Keawakapu Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11846.3 km 0 Lanes January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11824.3 km 0 Lesson Beach April 1 — August 31 0 — 10 11829.9 km 0 Little Cape St. Francis May 1 — September 30 3 — 10 11843.9 km 0 Mala Wharf January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11835.9 km 0 Maui sunset January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 11845.5 km 0 Olowalu Beach Park January 1 — December 31 2 — 10 11842.7 km 0 Pavilions January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11843.1 km 0 Pohaku Park April 1 — September 30 0 — 10 11826.1 km 0 Puamana Beach Park June 1 — August 31 0 — 10 11838.6 km 0 Puukolii Beach June 1 — September 30 0 — 10 11830.6 km 0 Red Sand Beach May 1 — October 31 5 — 10 11835.9 km 0 Sugar Cove May 1 — October 31 0 — 10 11827.7 km 0 Tavares Bay May 1 — October 31 6 — 10 11824.7 km 0 Typhoon Lagoon January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11845.7 km 0 Ukumehame Beach Park June 1 — August 31 0 — 10 11843.6 km 0 Wahikuli Beach Park April 1 — September 30 2 — 10 11834.3 km 0 Waiehu Beach Park May 1 — October 1 3 — 10 11828.8 km 0 Waihee Beach Park May 1 — October 31 3 — 10 11826.6 km 0 Windmills June 1 — September 30 6 — 10 11819.6 km 0 honokowai Beach Park May 1 — March 1 0 — 10 11828.1 km 0 Oahu
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating Abololo Reef January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11812.6 km 0 Ala Moana Bowls January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 11813.9 km 0 Ala Moana Courts January 1 — December 31 0 — 5 11813.2 km 0 Alligator Rock January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11779.7 km 45 Baby Haleiwa's January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11813.7 km 0 Baby Makapuu January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11816.2 km 0 Backdoor October 31 — March 31 7 — 10 11775.3 km 0 Barbers Point January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11817.2 km 0 Bellows January 1 — December 31 0 — 6 11802.5 km 0 Bomboras January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 11813.8 km 0 Canoe's January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11814.2 km 0 China Walls January 1 — December 31 8 — 10 11813.5 km 0 Chuns Reef January 1 — December 31 7 — 10 11780.5 km 0 Cliffs January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11816.2 km 0 Concessions January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11813.4 km 0 Diamond Head November 1 — March 31 1 — 10 11816.1 km 0 Dune Circle January 1 — December 31 0 — 5 11798.3 km 0 Ehukai October 1 — April 1 3 — 10 11829.4 km 0 First Hole January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11814.3 km 0 Flat Island May 1 — August 1 2 — 10 11798.7 km 0 Fort Hases January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11793.7 km 0 Goat Island May 1 — October 1 5 — 10 11773.5 km 0 Graters January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11769.3 km 0 Graveyards January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11816.2 km 0 Green Lanterns January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11803.0 km 0 Haleiwa January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11784.3 km 0 In-Betweens January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11814.1 km 0 Jocko's Point January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 11780.9 km 0 Kaiko's November 1 — March 31 2 — 10 11815.3 km 0 Kaisers January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11814.0 km 0 Kalama January 1 — December 31 0 — 7 11798.4 km 0 Kewalo's January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 11813.4 km 0 Kualoa Point October 1 — April 1 0 — 10 11786.0 km 0 Lahilahi Point January 1 — December 31 4 — 10 11801.0 km 0 Lanikai Reef January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11799.6 km 0 Leftovers January 1 — December 31 6 — 10 11780.0 km 0 Lots March 31 — October 31 0 — 10 11812.9 km 0 Makaha January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11799.1 km 0 Makapuu January 1 — December 31 7 — 10 11807.3 km 0 Maleakahana January 1 — December 31 1 — 10 11773.8 km 0 Mokuleia May 1 — September 30 5 — 10 11787.1 km 0 Mokuleia North Shore January 1 — December 31 5 — 10 11787.2 km 0 Nanakuli Blackrocks January 1 — December 31 3 — 10 11809.5 km 0 Nanakuli Tracks January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11810.4 km 0 North Beach January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11793.2 km 0 Oneula January 1 — December 31 0 — 4 11814.6 km 0 Outer Log Cabins January 1 — December 31 8 — 10 11779.6 km 0 Paradise January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11814.5 km 0 Pupu Street January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11814.4 km 0 Waikiki November 1 — March 31 4 — 10 11814.0 km 0 Kauaip
Spot Season Sport Level Distance Rating PK's January 1 — December 31 0 — 10 11775.8 km 0