Continent |
North America |
Country |
Hawaii (USA) |
Next Big City |
Kahului, Maui |
Next Town |
Kahului |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
Animals, Currents, Reefs, Rocks |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Waves are all time from September to May. For expert riders only. Powerful rightnaders, which close quickly. Look out for turtles. During winter also wales around. Keep lots of distance (about 300 ft), otherwise cops will ticket you.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
None |
Small sandy beach. Lots of rocks downwind. To access the water you need to walk over a sharp reef. Shoes are recommended.
Weather
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts |
Average water 76°F and air 76°F year-round.
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE |
Main Direction: |
NE |
The wind will typically start up around 9 am until 6 pm. May thru October offers the best winds for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Strong trade winds. Due to sideoffshore wind launching nad landing kites is very dangerous here, for experts only!
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Kahului drive Northeast on Hana Hwy until you reach Lanes, just before Hookipa Park.
Extra information
Rules |
No information |
Good launch spot for a wave downwinder along the reef to Kitebeach.
Nightlife
Good nightlife in Kahului.