About Island of Hawai’i Surf Travel
In a reverse example of the Napoleon complex, the largest Hawaiian island somehow demands the least attention. While Kauai and Maui are both widely recognized for their heaps of talent and world-class breaks, this more rural outpost is best known for cows, cheap land and the occasional high-profile pro like Shane Dorian. It’s all good because fewer people + fewer pros = more waves for you. And in Hawaii, that’s always a good thing.
Areas within Island of Hawai‘i
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Top Surf Spots & Beaches in Island of Hawai‘i
South Point
SURF (FT)
5-7FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
4 E
Pinetrees
SURF (FT)
2-3FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
6 SW
Kolekole
SURF (FT)
2-3FT
TIDE (FT)
0.4
WIND (KTS)
2 N
Pohoiki
SURF (FT)
2-3FT
TIDE (FT)
0.4
WIND (KTS)
7 N
Kaiwi Point
SURF (FT)
2-3FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
6 SW
Honl's
SURF (FT)
2-3FT+
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
6 SW
Banyans
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
3 SW
Honoli'i
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
0.4
WIND (KTS)
4 NNW
Magic Sands Beach
VERY POORMagic Sands Beach
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
3 SW
Kahalu'u Bay
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
3 SW
Lyman's
VERY POORLyman's
SURF (FT)
1-2FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
3 SW
Kawaihae
SURF (FT)
0-1FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
2 N
Hapuna Bay
SURF (FT)
0-1FT
TIDE (FT)
0.3
WIND (KTS)
2 N