Black Point Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Anything from the SE to SW. E tradeswell gets in pretty well too.
Wind
Calm or offshore from WNW to N to ENE, with N as straight offshore.
Surf Height
Head high-2X overhead
Tide
Medium
Black Point Surf Guide
Black Point is a left reefbreak that runs off the top of the point at Kaiko's, located near Ka'alawai Beach. Black Point is actually not a proper point, as there are left and right peaks scattered along the reef's length. These distinctions, however, make for many fun wave options when there is a decent S swell hitting Oahu -- barrel sections, corners, ramps and open faces can all be had.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Best suited for avid to advanced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Usually mellow. Be cool and keep it that way.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Not very crowded usually, but can get pretty crowded during a fun-size swell and lighter trades on the weekends.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average most of the time but gets super fun, especially when the trades go light and a solid swell is running.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Not too bad, but you can get caught inside on a bigger set, where there is the risk of getting washed into the rocks.
Water Quality
Clean
Pristine.
Hazards
Rocks, reef, currents, sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Kiteboard
Access
There's a short way by entering off rocks, which can be difficult during a size-able swell. Or, there's a easy way by entering on the beach, but it's a long paddle out and around to the point.
Bottom
Reef
Best Season
Summer. From around April through October.
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