About Kahaluu

Kahalu'u offers a few different peaks for surfers to choose from, all of which are rolling and mellow -- thus perfect for the legions of novice surfers that flock here. Nevertheless, when a solid S or S-W swell shows up in the spring and summer months, the outermost peak of Kahalu'u Bay pumps out fun lefts and rights that offer a semi-steep drop and ripable lines.

Source: Kahaluu Surf Guide

Ability Level

All Abilities

Beg Int Adv

Usually best suited for beginner to intermediate levels.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

Welcoming Intimidating

Usually friendly. Be cool and keep it that way.

Crowd Factor

Heavy

Mellow Heavy

Often crowded, and with many beginners.

Spot Rating

Fun

Poor Perfect

Great for beginners most of the time, but fun for intermediate surfers on solid swells.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

Light Exhausting

Fairly short paddle for smaller days. Paddle becomes more the larger it gets.

Water Quality

Clean

Clean Dirty

Pristine.

Additional Information

Hazards

Shallow at low tide. Other surfers and their boards.

Access

Easy. Parking at Kahalu'u Beach Park.

Bring Your

Shortboard, funboard, longboard, fish, bodyboard, sup

Seabed

Reef

Best Season

Year-round. Winter NW-WNW swells and summer S-SW swells. Most consistent in summer.

Swell Consistency and Wind Overview

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