Continent |
North America |
Country |
Hawaii (USA) |
Next Big City |
Kahului, Maui |
Next Town |
Kahului |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Rooms, Parking |
Type: |
Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Medium waves. It sometimes has big shore break waves. Access to the Outer Reef in front of Baldwin Beach possible with a kite from here.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
None |
Small, sandy bay. You can launch kites at Sugar Cove but it can be very challenging because it is in a wind shadow and has a lot of rocks downwind. Launch from the very left, just in front of the reef.
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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.
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. Gusty winds.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
From Kahului drive Northeast on Hana Hwy and turn left before the Maui Country Golf Club.
Rules |
Zones |
Do not kite westwards of this beach.
Good nightlife in Kahului.