Continent |
North America |
Country |
Hawaii (USA) |
Next Big City |
Kahului, Maui |
Next Town |
Kahului |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Chop, Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Tropical smooth water inside with grinding outer reef. Tide is not an issue. Waves are all time from September to May. For expert riders only.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy Beach. Which is 1 mile wide from the point in front of the airport runway. To the west there is a 'No Kiteboarding' zone. Don't launch your kite here.
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. January and February are off months.
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
NE, ENE, E |
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. Works only in Northerly winds.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Just east of the Kahului Airport. Get on Hana Hwy, exit on Akala Road and park at Laulea Road/Place.
Extra information
Rules |
Zones |
No kiteboarding allowed at Sprecklesville.
Nightlife
Good nightlife in Kahului.