Hana Bay Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NE to SE, with ENE marching straight into the bay.
Wind
Calm or offshore from a westerly direction (SW-W-NW) during passing fronts in winter.
Surf Height
Chest high-2X overhead
Tide
Medium to high
Hana Bay Surf Guide
Hana Bay, located in Hana, is on the far eastern edge of Maui. The bay is protected from most swells by a reef off the end of each side of the bay. However, easterly tradeswell (very common all year long, nearly every day) or bigger N to NE swells will get in and offer a fun peak near the center of the beach in front of the rivermouth. Unfortunately, Hana Bay will usually be blown out by the persistent easterly tradewind, but can get good when a front is passing through with offshore Kona winds.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels can have fun -- Depends on size of course.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Usually mellow. Be cool and keep it that way.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Usually minimal
Spot Rating
Poor
Very consistent spot with easterly tradeswell, but usually accompanied by onshore easterly trade winds as well. Best days are with an easterly swell and a passing front bringing SW clocking NW wind, which is not very often.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Short paddle, but currents can keep you paddling to stay in position.
Water Quality
Clean
Good most of the time. There is a rivermouth in the northern part of the bay that will flow during periods of heavy rain.
Hazards
Reef, currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Easy. Paddle out from pretty much anywhere in the bay. Hana Beach Park on the southern end of the bay.
Bottom
Mostly reef and rock, some sand.
Best Season
Year-round with waves, thanks to the persistent ENE tradeswell, but winter provides episodes of ideal wind.
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