Although Kaanapali does not have a wide variety of surf spots, the sandy beach does offer fun body surfing, skim boarding, and boogie boarding. These sports can be especially fun if you are staying at one of the many resorts that line Kaanapali beach.
Similar to body surfing, boogie boarders catch waves by lying outstretched on a small board. However these boards will typically break down after a few rides. A better option is to rent a board for a few dollars a day from a local rental shop. With all of these sports, though, be especially aware of ocean conditions. A hollow and powerful right point reef break, with many different sections that all link together on the right days.
Occasional right and left beach break. This surf spot can get pretty hollow and fast, and holds in pretty big surf. Powerful rights and lefts that get totally epic.
With the right swell you can get really long rides. Powerful and fun right and left reef break, lots of people out surfing, and lots of waves to surf. Decent beginner surf spot. One of the world's fastest rights, breaks off of a jetty and over a shallow reef, only during large southern swells.
A short, left reef break. This spot gets pretty heavy with a solid south swell, and can hold up to 16 feet. If you've come to Maui to get away from crowds, think again. Almost all Maui residents surf in some shape or form. Some only go out once a year, others are out 3 times a day. Like anywhere, the better spots are the most congested. Honolua Bay, when it's working, is the busiest surf break on the island. The closest I had was surfing a large south swell during a rain storm, and there were still a number of people in the water.
Most surf spots in Florida are shark infested with sloppy mushburger waves. On rare occasions throughout the year, with a hurricane in the Atlantic, offshore winds and Mercury in retrograde, the surf can become epic.
I beg to differ. Playalinda goes largely unsurfed because it has a reputation as a nude beach, and the town is mostly known for its one attraction, NASA. The waves are usually bigger and better than anywhere else along the east coast during a good swell. My cousin Travis brought me here for the first time, and I surfed this spot with many friends and family. One of my favorite surf days took place here, on what would have appeared to be a flat day. There was some freak sand bar just off-shore, and a fast breaking, hard pitching, super consistent chest high barrel had formed.
Updated: March 30, by David Morgan. Sydney local here.. I remember about 5 years ago stalking muku while still at university, trying to explain that I wanted to work somewhere like this to my tutor, who in turn told me I was insane and couldnt design near the beach. I didnt listen to her. Thanks for the Aloha though.
Aloha, and keep on spreading the spirit. Localism sucks, but I think respect goes a long way. I think your rule applies to secret spots, and providing maps or detailed directions to those spots which I would never do. Maybe localism seems like it sucks but I think it might need more of a comeback. Now that even surf etiquette has been forgotten or seemingly never even learned by many and you have people dealing with crowded conditions by dropping in on others, something needs to put this in check.
Also I agree with Rich that we need less surf spot info on the web: though this is a nice list and very helpful, I would rather not know if it means more enjoyment for the people who choose to make the sacrifices it often takes to live by their spots, as I have done to live next to my own now overly crowded spots. Your assessment of Queens was spot on. I SUP surfed it today while visiting family, and it was, indeed a circus.
I plan on having an even better trip this summer in Maui. Take care! My 10 favorites in general order: 1. Threes, Oahu 2. Two Roads, Indialantic Florida 3. Avalanche, Oahu with the correct swell 7. South side of Port Canaveral jetties, particularly while waiting for a launch.
The roof collapsed under me. Then, the trunk of a Chevy convertible a few feet away popped open, and a couple wrapped in a blanket stood up to watch the launch. North of St.
Augustine pier with the correct swell. I recently surfed Ft. Pierce Inlet. Heavy crowd, but a beautiful wave! Aloha Ed. What a great list.
Obviously Hawaii dominates the rankings. I grew up surfing in the Los Angeles area, and it was not until I started surfing San Diego that I realized how bad the waves were in my home base.
Tonggs is no short paddle. Thanks for sharing! I hope I can enjoy those spots when visiting Maui! I feel happy after reading this lines. Thanks again. Love that you think the water in San Diego is cold!
Spent the morning trying to get a chance at a wave at Canoes last Sunday all the time eyeing that thin white line out at Pops. Finally I bit the bullet and paddled out. So glad I did, Mahalo for the advice. Curious, what you think of Peaks?
I like that spot. Mahalo, old school manners guy!!! Your email address will not be published.
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