Kaiser's

Surf Guide

Kaiser's is the easternmost surf spot on the Ala Moana reef area. It is very shallow and always has an aggressive crowd. The wave offers a steep, fast, bowly right that will throw a good barrel section off the peak and is fun to backdoor. There is also a decent left, which is usually a little more slopey and will often end in a closeout on the inside, leaving you to negotiate whitewash with very little water between you and the sharp reef. The right, however, spills into a channel, allowing for an easy paddle back out. On the biggest swells the channel will begin to close out, so beware.

Ability Level

Intermediate - Advanced - Pro

BegIntAdv

Intermediate to pro

Local Vibe

Doable

WelcomingIntimidating

Crowd Factor

Heavy

MellowHeavy

9. Very crowded and intense

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

7

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

South-Southeast, South, South-West

Wind

North-Northwest, North-East, East

Surf Height

Chest high to a few feet overhead

Tide

Mid