Continent
North America
Country
Hawaii (USA)
Next Big City
Kahului, Maui
Next Town
Kihei
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Rooms, Toilet, Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Hazards:
Reefs
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide

Flat to choppy water. Nice waves with west and south swells. The reef is very shallow here and you need to know where the channels are. During summer S-SW swells will bring nice waves.

Beach

Type:
Grass, Sand
Size:
Medium
Hazards:
Trees
Beach Users:
No information

It has a narrow launch area in the reef, and launching sometimes between coconut trees.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorts

Air and water about 80°F all year round.

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
Trade
Best Direction:
N
Main Direction:
No information

Works with winds from N to SSW. The wind here is best in a North, but can be good at other times. Wind sometimes turns offshore in the afternoons so don't stray too far from shore.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Get to Kihei on Maui. Then in the north of Kihei find the Kealia Pond and the N Kihei Rd (31), between the Pond and the Ocean. The beach is where the N Kihei Rd meets the S Kihei Rd.

Extra information

Rules
Other

Maui Sunset (Waipuilani) is for strong upwind riders only. Ask a local kiter where to launch, and where to come in. Do not jump close to shore. This area is very popular with windsurfers so watch out. Also the park is used by families and other beach goers so please be considerate to them.

Nightlife

In Kihei, shops restaurants and bars are within walking distance.