Anahola Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
N to NE to E
Wind
Calm or offshore from the SE to SW for the right point.
Surf Height
Head high-2X overhead+
Tide
Low to medium
Anahola Bay Surf Guide
Anahola Bay is a mellow spot that is good for all levels (depending on swell size). Located on the northeastern lobe of the island, the waves break beyond a tranquil inside, out on the northern edge of the barrier reef. The main wave, which breaks over reef and is only for intermediate to experienced surfers when the waves are pumping. Anahola has a wide swell window to the North Pacific and favors S-to-W wind during the passage of storm fronts, which are common in the winter months. That's when Anahola is at its best.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Best suited for good to advanced surfers when its on.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Usually mellow. Be cool and keep it that way.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Usually minimal
Spot Rating
Poor
Very consistent spot with the steady easterly tradeswell, but usually accompanied by onshore easterly trade winds as well for unfavorable conditions. Best days are with a N to NE swell and an approaching front bringing S to SW wind, which is not very often.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
The paddle out is not hard, just long to the top of the point. With a point break, the longer the rides then longer the paddle back.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine most of the time. There is a rivermouth in the bay that will flow during periods of significant rain.
Hazards
Sections of shallow reef, currents, sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Skimming, Bodysurfing, Kiteboard
Access
Easy. Enter the water either from anywhere on the sandy beach in the bay.
Bottom
Reef for the point. Sand inside the bay.
Best Season
Winter is best. Tradeswell in summer can be OK, at least rideable, but usually with onshore wind.
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