Turtle Bay West

Surf Guide

It used to be a haven from the North Shore crush, but during the winter months these days, the right breaking in the shadow of the colossus Turtle Bay Resort on the eastern edge of Kawela Bay is a bonafide surfing hot spot. Though considered mellow by North Shore standards, Turtle Bay West can get really good on a proper North swell, even offering up some worthy barrel sections. Meanwhile, around the peninsula and on the east side of the resort, Turtle Bay East turns on during a proper North or North-West swell. It's also one of the more scenic surf spots on Oahu, with the white sand and lush Bayview and Kaihalulu beaches stretching eastward from the resort.