Kolekole Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
Anything from the N to SE.
Wind
Calm or offshore from a westerly direction. South wind is side-offshore.
Surf Height
Head high-2X overhead.
Tide
Medium tides.
Kolekole Surf Guide
The wave, a right/left dumping peak, is shaped in part by the Kolekole Stream, which is fed by the famous Akaka Falls. The bottom below the wave is littered with boulders. Both the right and the left are best for bodyboarding or bodysurfing, and not so much for surfing, though this spot does have its moments.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Best for avid bodyboarders or bodysurfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Humility and respect appreciated.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Can be crowded, but more often it is not.
Spot Rating
Poor
Great when the rare solid NE swell meets offshore Kona winds from the SW.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Short paddle. Currents can get bad at times.
Water Quality
Clean
Rivermouth flows out right here, so quality decreases depending on amount of rain, but usually OK.
Hazards
Reef, large boulders, water quality after heavy rain.
Bring Your
Bodysurfing, Bodyboard, Shortboard
Access
Easy, but the road down to the beach park is steep.
Bottom
Rock, reef.
Best Season
Winter, but breaks year-round. Hurricane swells can get really good here.
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