Kewalos Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Southwest.
Wind
Trades are offshore.
Surf Height
Waist high to overhead.
Tide
Mid.
Kewalos Surf Guide
Once a reasonably localized spot, over the past years, Kewalos has become a more family friendly, go-grom-go kinda zone. Shifty, peaky, and consistent reefbreak.
Ability Level
Advanced - Intermediate
BegIntAdv
All levels, though the shredding groms will likely dominate.
Local Vibe
Doable
WelcomingIntimidating
Reasonably mellow but competitive.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
MellowHeavy
Yes. Say "hi!"
Spot Rating
Fun
PoorPerfect
Reasonably average but fully serviceable.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
LightExhausting
You will be paddling. A lot.
Water Quality
Fair
CleanDirty
Clean.
Hazards
Paddling across. Crowds. Occasional sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish
Access
Park, paddle across.
Bottom
Reef.
Best Season
Winter.
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